Jake vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and King mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and King boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.