Reese vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Reese Rank #621

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Jake mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reese and Jake boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.