Jake vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Jake Rank #423

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Paul mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Jake and Paul boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.