Jacek
Meaning of Jacek
Jacek is a male name with Polish origin. It is pronounced as YAH-tsek in Polish (/jatˈsɛːk/). The name Jacek has variations, and one of them is Jack. In the United States, the name Jacek has been given to newborn boys since at least 1965. While it hasn't been a highly popular name, it has maintained a consistent presence over the years. As of 2021, there were 6 occurrences of the name Jacek in the United States, ranking at 10,772. This unique and culturally rich name carries a sense of strength and individuality for those who bear it.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as YAH-tsek (/jatˈsɛːk/)
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Notable People Named Jacek
| Jacek Karpiński was a pioneering figure in computer engineering and computer science from Poland. |
| Jacek Kuroń - Jacek Jan Kuroń was a prominent Polish social and political figure known for his efforts at reforming societies under the control of the Soviet Union and was widely known as the "godfather of the Polish opposition." |
| Jacek Dukaj - Jacek Józef Dukaj is a renowned Polish science fiction and fantasy writer, honored with prestigious literary awards such as the European Union Prize for Literature and Janusz A. Zajdel Award. |
| Jacek Maria Dehnel is a Polish poet, writer, translator, and painter. |
| Jacek Marcin Kaczmarski was a versatile Polish artist known for his work as a singer, songwriter, poet, and author. |
| Jacek Antoni Błażewicz is a prominent Polish computer scientist known for his expertise in algorithm theory and bioinformatics, and holds leadership positions at the Poznań University of Technology and the Polish Academy of Sciences. |
| Jacek Jaśkowiak is the current mayor of Poznań, Poland, and a member of the Civic Platform political party. |
| Jacek Kurzawiński was a renowned Polish professional volleyball head coach, known for leading the women's volleyball team Chełmiec Wałbrzych in the Polish Division III. |
| Jacek Bednarski - Jacek Bogusław Bednarski, a Polish chess player and politician, achieved the title of International Master (IM) and won the Polish Chess Championship in 1963. |
| Jacek Gollob, a former motorcycle speedway rider from Poland, is a two-time winner of the individual Polish Championship and has numerous team and pairs championships to his name. |
| Jacek Rempała, a former motorcycle speedway rider from Poland, is known for his impressive career in the sport. |
| Jacek Michal Gałązka was a soldier, publicist, and émigré activist who served as President of the Józef Piłsudski Institute of America from 1999 to 2008. |
| Jacek Kalita is a highly accomplished Polish professional bridge player, having won the 2015 and 2019 Bermuda Bowl and ranked second in the world by the World Bridge Federation as of July 2020. |
| Jacek Bogucki is a Polish politician who was elected to the Sejm in 2005 as a candidate from the Law and Justice list. |
| Jacek Włosowicz - Jacek Władysław Włosowicz is a Polish politician who has been elected to the Senate of Poland multiple times, representing the constituency of Kielce. |
