Jake vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Jake Rank #423

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Jared mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Jared boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.