Jake vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jake Rank #423

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Simon mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Simon boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.