Zak

The name Zak is a short form of Zachary, the English variant of the biblical name Zacharias. Originally, the first name comes from Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers'.

What does the name Zak mean?

Zak is a shortened form of Zachary, the English equivalent of Zacharias from the Bible. The name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers'. Zak is often used as a nickname for Zachary or similar English forms but can also stand alone. Notable bearers of the name include American film producer and actor Zak Penn and British drummer Zak Starkey. Additionally, the name Zak is familiar to many through the character Zak McKracken from the eponymous computer game. Alternative short and pet forms include Zac, Zach, Zachi, Zack, Zacky, and Zakk.

Where does the name Zak come from?

The first name Zak has its origins as a shortened form of Zacharias in the Ancient Greek name Ζαχαριας, which traces back to the Hebrew name Sacharja (Hebrew zəkharjāh זְכַרְיָה), originating from the Hebrew Bible. This name belongs to the 'twelve minor prophets' and consists of the Ancient Hebrew components zkr (זכר) meaning 'to remember' and jāh (יָה) meaning 'JHWH/Yahweh, name of God', resulting in the meaning 'Yahweh/God has remembered' or 'Yahweh/God remembers'.

How do you pronounce Zak?

Zak is pronounced like 'Zack'.

When is the name day of Zak?

The most important name day for Zak falls on September 23, when Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, is commemorated.

Popularity

In Germany, Zak is a rare first name. It currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2019, reaching 3,920th place. In the last ten years, Zak has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zikzak

Famous people

• Zak Ansah (English footballer)
• Zak Baney (American musician)
• Zak Boagey (football player from England)
• Zak Boggs (American football player)
• Zak Brown (American racing driver)
• Zak Bucia (martial artist from America)
• Zak Fox (English actor)
• Zak Hardaker (rugby player from Great Britain)
• Zak Ibsen (American football player)
• Zak Irvin (basketball player from America)
• Zak Jones (British football player)
• Zak Keith (musician from Great Britain)
• Zak Kovalcik (American cyclist)
• Zak Noyle (American photographer)
• Zak Orth (actor from the USA)
• Zak Penn (American film director)
• Zak Sally (musician from the USA)
• Zak Santiago (British actor)
• Zak Starkey (British musician)
• Zak Waters (photographer from England)