Jax /jax/ [1 syll.] as a boys' name is of Old English derivation, and the name Jax means son of Jack. Jax is an alternate spelling of Jackson (Old English): American President Andrew Jackson. Compare surname Jex.ax /jax/ [1 syll.] as a boys' name is of Old English derivation, and the name Jax means son of Jack. Jax is an alternate spelling of Jackson (Old English): American President Andrew Jackson. Compare surname Jex.
1946: The Cubs follow up their trip to the World Series by finishing in third place with a solid record of 82-71. 1947: On May 18th the largest crown in Wrigley Field history comes to see Jackie Robinson's first game in Chicago.
Before adopting the name Cubs in the 1903 (the Cubs name was first associated with the team the previous year), the team was known by a variety of names, including the Colts and the Orphans.