Jacek as a name
Jacek is a male given name of Polish origin. It is a variant of the name Jacenty, which is derived from the Greek name Hyakinthos, meaning “hyacinth flower”. The name Jacek has been popular in Poland since the Middle Ages and has been borne by many notable individuals in Polish history and culture.
In Poland, Jacek is pronounced “YAH-tsek”. The name is relatively uncommon outside of Poland, but it may be recognized in other Slavic countries such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where it is spelled as “Jácek”.
Some famous people with the name Jacek include Jacek Malczewski, a prominent Polish painter, Jacek Kaczmarski, a well-known Polish singer and songwriter, and Jacek Wszoła, a former Olympic high jumper from Poland.
