Moses vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Moses Rank #506

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Moses or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Moses and Jake mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Moses and Jake boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.