Jaclyn is a girl's name of French origin meaning “Supplanter; Hebrew origin meaning "one who follows" or "holder of the heel".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Jac. As of 2026, Jaclyn ranks #887 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #115 in 1988.
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JAK-lin
Phonetic spelling
Currently #887 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Jaclyn means “Supplanter; Hebrew origin meaning "one who follows" or "holder of the heel".” It is a girl's name of French origin.
Jaclyn is pronounced JAK-lin.
Jaclyn is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Jaclyn currently ranks #887 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Jaclyn include Jac.
Middle names that pair well with Jaclyn include Jaclyn Rose, Jaclyn Grace, Jaclyn Marie, Jaclyn Jane.
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