Jake vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jake Rank #423

Johnny Rank #458

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Jake or Johnny more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Jake and Johnny mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Johnny boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.