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Jackson-Lee is a modern compound name, combining the traditional given names 'Jackson' and 'Lee'. 'Jackson' is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the place name 'Jacks' or 'Jacques', meaning 'son of Jack'. It became a popular given name in the 20th century. 'Lee' has multiple origins, including a Chinese surname meaning 'plum tree', an English surname indicating someone who lived by a meadow, and an Irish surname meaning 'little king'. As a compound name, Jackson-Lee carries a sense of both strength and elegance, blending traditional roots with modern individuality.