Jacques (Fr-Paris--Jacques.ogg, Quebec French pronunciation : Qc-Jacques.ogg) is the French equivalent of James, ultimately originating from the name Jacob. Jacques is derived from the Late Latin Iacobus, from the Greek Ἰακώβος (Septuagintal Greek Ἰακώβ), from the Hebrew name Jacob {rtl-lang|he|יַעֲקֹב}. (See Jacob.) James is ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques
Jacques is a French name for boys. The meaning is `conqueror, occupier` The name Jacques is most commonly given to French boys. (7 times more often than to American boys.) If it's too long you might use: Jeb Use for the other sex: Jacqueline, Jacoba, Jacobina What do they use in other countries? Jaya (Indian) Jai (Indian) Jae Jacob (Dutch, Scandina... Found on https://www.pregnology.com/names/boys/Jacques