Jake vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Jake Rank #423

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Marcus mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Jake and Marcus boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.