Paul vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Jake Rank #423

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Paul or Jake more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jake mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Jake boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.