Cameron vs Jack
Cameron and Jack compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2015, Cameron was ranked #89 and Jack #2 among boys in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Cameron was ranked #223 and Jack #2 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2012, Cameron was ranked #81 and Jack #4 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Cameron was ranked #187 and Jack #4 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Cameron was ranked #33 and Jack #7 among boys in Scotland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Cameron was ranked #216 and Jack #24 among boys in England and Wales.
Cameron and Jack over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Cameron and Jack over time
Cameron and Jack appear together in 5 published lists, across 151 years of shared records. Jack held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Cameron in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 2 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1990, Jack moved ahead of Cameron in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #30 and #44 the year before became #34 and #33.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 27 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Cameron and Jack averaged 30.8 places apart, ending at #81 and #4.
- Mirrored each other
Over 27 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Jack rose about as far as Cameron fell — from #43 and #95 in 1986 to #81 and #4 in 2012.
- Longest-running competitions
Cameron and Jack were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #216 and #24.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Boys within 2 years — Cameron #28 in 2002, Jack #1 in 2001.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys38 shared years, 1974–2025
Cameron held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Jack in 37.
Highest recorded here: Cameron #86 in 2000, Jack #1 in 2000.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Cameron #223, Jack #2.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Cameron held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Jack in 30.
Highest recorded here: Cameron #23 in 2001, Jack #1 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Cameron #216, Jack #24.
New Zealand · Boys28 shared years, 1988–2015
Cameron held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Jack in 20.
Highest recorded here: Cameron #11 in 2000, Jack #1 in 2005.
The order changed in 1996: Jack moved ahead. In 1995 they stood at #13 and #19; by 1996 that had become #19 and #12.
Most recent shared year, 2015: Cameron #89, Jack #2.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Cameron held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Jack in 28.
Highest recorded here: Cameron #28 in 2002, Jack #1 in 2001.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Cameron #187, Jack #4.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys27 shared years, 1986–2012
Cameron held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Jack in 23.
Highest recorded here: Cameron #26 in 1992, Jack #1 in 2003.
The order changed in 1990: Jack moved ahead. In 1989 they stood at #30 and #44; by 1990 that had become #34 and #33.
Most recent shared year, 2012: Cameron #81, Jack #4.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Cameron
Pairs where Cameron shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Scott vs Cameron
In 1996 they stood at #48 and #42 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #845 and #216.
Scott · Cameron · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Cameron vs Ashley
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #40 in England and Wales · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #216 and #716.
Cameron · Ashley · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sean vs Cameron
In 1996 they stood at #49 and #42 in England and Wales · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #615 and #216.
Sean · Cameron · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Shane vs Cameron
Shane and Cameron changed places 13 times in Northern Ireland · Boys between 1997 and 2024, ending at #216 and #187.
Shane · Cameron · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other comparisons involving Jack
Pairs where Jack shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jack vs Oisin
Over 53 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Jack rose about as far as Oisin fell — from #305 and #163 in 1970 to #2 and #262 in 2025.
Jack · Oisin · 53 shared years, 1970–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Jack vs Isaac
Jack and Isaac both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Jack · Isaac · 39 shared years, 1976–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Jack vs Max
Jack and Max both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Jack · Max · 41 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Jack vs Adam
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Jack #1 in 1996, Adam #16 in 1996.
Jack · Adam · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — peaked in the same years.
- Jason vs Aaron
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Jason #1 in 1970, Aaron #8 in 1972.
Jason · Aaron · 39 shared years, 1966–2004 · Peaked in the same years
- Ava vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Abigail #36 in 2008.
Ava · Abigail · 44 shared years, 1978–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Charlotte vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2012, Abigail #24 in 2010.
Charlotte · Abigail · 24 shared years, 2002–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Abigail #29 in 2005.
Emma · Abigail · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs from Northern Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Northern Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Charlotte vs Jodie
In 1997 they stood at #72 and #77 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2021 they were #13 and #446.
Charlotte · Jodie · 23 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
- Emily vs Rachael
In 1997 they stood at #32 and #25 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2017 they were #1 and #432.
Emily · Rachael · 19 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Fiona
In 1997 they stood at #57 and #66 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2017 they were #2 and #432.
Grace · Fiona · 18 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Oliver vs Colin
In 1997 they stood at #100 and #96 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2021 they were #5 and #433.
Oliver · Colin · 21 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Cameron | Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | God is gracious (via John), though now used as an independent name. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | English, historically a diminutive of John |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈdʒæk/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Jankin |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #216 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #2 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Jack has a recorded origin (English, historically a diminutive of John); Cameron does not have one recorded yet.
- Cameron has 3 syllables, compared with 1 for Jack.
- A meaning is recorded for Jack; Cameron doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Cameron a "medium" Data Confidence level and Jack a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Cameron
Popularity journey
First recorded1966
First recorded at #94 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1966 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1970–2015
Highest recorded position: #11 among boys in New Zealand, in 2000 (recorded 1970–2015).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #3333 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Jack
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #171 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among boys in England and Wales, in 1996 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #24 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys