US Popularity Rank: 3798

Origin: French

Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel

Jacquelyn is a baby girl name of French and Hebrew origin. Meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel,” Jacquelyn is a feminine take on Jacques, inspired by Jacob. Though Jacquelyn derives from these historical names, it has had no trouble carving out its own path across the globe. With a name like Jacquelyn, baby can take center stage and be the star of every show.