Zac

Zac is a shortened form of Zachary, the English version of the biblical name Zacharias. This first name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning "God has remembered" or "God remembers."

What does the name Zac mean?

Zac is often used as a short form of Zachary, the English variant of the biblical Zacharias. It has ancient Hebrew roots and means "God has remembered" or "God remembers." While Zac frequently serves as a first name for Zachary or similar English forms, it is also commonly used on its own. Notable personalities with this name include US actor Zac Efron and fashion designer Zac Posen. There are also alternative short and pet forms such as Zach, Zachi, Zack, Zacky, Zak, and Zakk.

Where does the name Zac come from?

The name Zac, as a shortened form of Zacharias, has its origins in the ancient Greek name Ζαχαριας, which traces back to the Hebrew name Sacharja (Hebrew zəkharjāh זְכַרְיָה), which comes from the Hebrew Bible. Sacharja is one of the "twelve minor prophets" and combines the ancient Hebrew elements zkr (זכר), meaning "to remember, to think of, to commemorate," and jāh (יָה), which stands for "JHWH/Yahweh (name of God)." This results in the meaning "Yahweh/God has remembered" or "Yahweh/God remembers." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Zac?

The sound and pronunciation of Zac: The name Zac is short and concise, with a monosyllabic structure. It is usually pronounced as "Zäk" [zɛk] or in English as [zæk]. The name begins with a clear Z sound, and the short vowel along with the hard ending with K gives it a distinct and direct note. Zac appears compact and dynamic – modern, straightforward, and present.

When is the name day of Zac?

The most significant name day for Zac falls on September 23, when Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, is celebrated.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Zac enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. Over the last ten years, Zac has been given as a first name around 90 times, placing it 2,511th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,921st.

Nicknames & pet names

Zacari / Zaci / Zaciboy / Zaco / Zacy / Zaczac / Ziczac

Similar first names

Famous people

• Zac Alcorn (American footballer)
• Zac Alexander (squash player from Australia)
• Zac Baird (American musician)
• Zac Bierk (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Zac Blair (golfer from the USA)
• Zac Boyer (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Zac Brewer (American writer)
• Zac Dalpe (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Zac Derr (American footballer)
• Zac Drayson (actor from Australia)
• Zac Dysert (footballer from the USA)
• Zac Efron (singer, actor)
• Zac Harmon (American composer)
• Zac Henderson (American footballer)
• Zac Kerin (football player from the USA)
• Zac Macmath (American footballer)
• Zac Morris (British cricketer)
• Zac Poor (American musician)
• Zac Portillos (American footballer)
• Zac Posen (American designer)