Jax
[dʒæks]Meaning
short form of Jackson
Background Story
Jax is a short form of Jackson. It appeared in the video game Mortal Kombat II in 1993, and first registered as a given name in the United States in 1995, when it was used only five times. It grew steadily in popularity for two decades, probably inspired by similar names like Max and Dax and helped by a character of this name on the American television series Sons of Anarchy.
Temperament
Variations
Jack, Jacks, Jaxson
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