Jake vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Leland Rank #548

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Jake or Leland more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Jake and Leland mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Leland boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.