Jake vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Jake Rank #423

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Malcolm mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.