Jake vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,464
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jake Rank #423
Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #423 for Jake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jake or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Nash mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Nash boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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