Jake vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Jake Rank #423

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jake or Jeffrey more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jake and Jeffrey mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Jake and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.