Brandon vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brandon Rank #230

Jake Rank #423

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Brandon or Jake more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Jake mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brandon and Jake boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.