Zack

Zack is a short form of the name Zachary, which stands for Zacharias in English. The name has biblical roots and originates from ancient Hebrew, where it carries the meaning "God has remembered" or "God remembers."

What does the name Zack mean?

Zack, as a short form of Zachary, the English variant of Zacharias, also has biblical origins. The meaning of the name is "God has remembered" or "God remembers." Zack is often used as a nickname for Zachary and related names such as Zackarie, Zackary, or Zackery, but it is also used as an independent first name. Notable bearers of the name include American musician Zack de la Rocha, director Zack Snyder, and Canadian actor Zack Ward. Other diminutive forms include Zac, Zach, Zachi, Zacky, Zak, and Zakk.

Where does the name Zack come from?

The name Zack is derived as a shortened form of Zacharias from the ancient Greek name Ζαχαριας. This, in turn, comes from the Hebrew name Sacharja (Hebrew zəkharjāh זְכַרְיָה), which appears in the Hebrew Bible and is among the "twelve minor prophets." The meaning of the name is composed of the ancient Hebrew elements zkr (זכר), meaning "to remember, to think of, to commemorate," and jāh (יָה) for "JHWH/Yahweh (name of God)." Thus, the interpretation is "Yahweh/God has remembered" or "Yahweh/God remembers."

How do you pronounce Zack?

The pronunciation of Zack is concise and monosyllabic. It is usually pronounced as "Sack" [zæk] or [tsak], starting with a sharp, hissing sound. The short vowel gives it a compact sound, while the hard "ck" at the end creates a powerful finish. Thus, Zack conveys a dynamic and direct impression – short, energetic, and striking.

When is the name day of Zack?

The most significant name day for Zack falls on September 23, dedicated to the commemoration of Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist.

Popularity

In Germany, Zack is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,204th place. In the last ten years, Zack has been registered as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,020th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zickzack

Similar first names

Famous people

• Zack Conroy (American actor)
• Zack Cox (Baseball player from the USA)
• Zack Du Plessis (South African actor)
• Zack Eskridge (American football player)
• Zack Fair (character from Final Fantasy series)
• Zack Greenburg (American actor)
• Zack Kotwica (Footballer from England)
• Zack Lipton (Musician from the USA)
• Zack Lively (Actor from America)
• Zack Martin (American football player)
• Zack Merrick (Bassist of the American band All Time Low)
• Zack Miller (American golfer)
• Zack Monroe (American baseball player)
• Zack Moore (American football player)
• Zack Mosley (American illustrator)
• Zack Nash (American football player)
• Zack Norman (American actor)
• Zack Padilla (Boxer from the USA)
• Zack Pearlman (American actor)
• Zack Phillips (Canadian ice hockey player)