Jake vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jake Rank #423

Erik Rank #477

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Jake or Erik more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Jake and Erik mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jake and Erik boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.