Jake vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Jake Rank #423

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Jay mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Jake and Jay boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.