Jake vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Jake Rank #423

Sean Rank #437

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Jake or Sean more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Jake and Sean mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jake and Sean boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.