Jake vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Reed mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Reed boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.