Philip vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Jake mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Jake boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.