As a first name, Jacques is often phonetically converted to English as Jacob, Jake (from Jacob), or Jack. Jack, from Jankin, is usually a diminutive of John but can also be used as a short form …

3 days ago · Co-owner of Swiss bar detained after 40 killed in New Year’s Eve party fire Prosecutors told local media that Jacques Moretti has been considered a flight risk

Apr 23, 2024 · French form of Iacobus, the New Testament Latin form of James. Name Days?

3 days ago · Jacques Moretti, the owner of Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, where 40 people died in a fire on New Year’s Day, has reportedly been arrested.

Dec 24, 2025 · Jacques A male given name from French [in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Biblical Hebrew], feminine equivalent Jacqueline, equivalent to English Jacob.

The name "Jaques" is a variant of the name "Jacques," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Yaakov" meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is a French form of the name James …

The name "Jacques" has its origins in the Hebrew name "Ya'aqov" which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." It is also associated with the Old French name "Jaques," a variant of …