Jake vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Jake Rank #423

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Emerson mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Jake and Emerson boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.