Frank vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Frank Rank #469

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frank or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frank and Jake mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Frank and Jake boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.