Jock
Meaning of Jock
Jock is a strong and traditional Scottish name that is typically given to boys. It is pronounced as "jok" in Scottish English (/dʒɔk/). The name has a rich history and is often associated with strength and resilience. In terms of variations, it can also be linked to the French name Jacques. While Jock may not be as common in modern times, historical data from California shows that it had some popularity in the mid-20th century, with occurrences recorded in various years such as 1953, 1949, and 1947. This timeless name carries a sense of tradition and character, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with depth and heritage.
Pronunciation
Scottish English
- Pronunced as jok (/dʒɔk/)
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Notable People Named Jock
| Jock Stein - John "Jock" Stein was a Scottish football player and manager who led Celtic to their first European Cup victory in 1967 and nine consecutive Scottish League championships. |
| Jock Campbell, Baron Campbell of Eskan - John Middleton Campbell, also known as "Jock," was a British businessman and entrepreneur, serving as the Chairman of Booker Brothers, McConnell and Co in British Guiana and holding various notable positions throughout his career. |
| Jock Colville - Sir John Rupert Colville, CB, CVO was a British civil servant known for his diaries offering insight into 10 Downing Street during Winston Churchill's wartime Premiership. |
| Jock Delves Broughton - Sir Henry John Delves Broughton, 11th Baronet, DL, was a British baronet known for his involvement in the murder trial of Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll, which inspired the film White Mischief and the British television drama The Happy Valley. |
| Jock Purdon - George "Jock" Purdon was a British poet and songwriter. |
| Jock Bruce-Gardyne - John Bruce-Gardyne, Baron Bruce-Gardyne, was a British Conservative Party politician. |
| Jock Marshall - Alan John "Jock" Marshall was an Australian writer, academic, and ornithologist. |
| Jock Steven, a Scottish rugby union player, and the 107th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. |
| Jock Govan - John Govan was a Scottish footballer known for his successful career with Hibernian and Ayr United, as well as earning six caps for the Scotland national team. |
| Jock Hamilton - John "Jock" Hamilton was a Scottish footballer known for his career as a centre half and later as a trainer at Fulham and manager at Bristol City. |
| Jock Wemyss - Andrew "Jock" Wemyss, a Scottish rugby union player who played at prop, continued his career after losing one of his eyes in World War I. |
| Jock Finlay - John Finlay was a Scottish footballer known for playing as a left half for Rangers, Airdrieonians, and Newcastle United. |
| Jock Leckie - John Thompson Leckie was a Scottish footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper. |
| Jock McIntyre - John "Jock" McIntyre was a Scottish footballer who played professionally in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. |
| Jock Crawford - John Chalmers Crawford was a Scottish footballer known for his time as a goalkeeper at Blackburn Rovers and his FA Cup win in 1928. |
