Allen vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Allen Rank #574

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Jake mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Jake boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.