Jeffrey vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Jake mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeffrey and Jake boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.