Stephen vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stephen Rank #378

Jake Rank #423

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Stephen or Jake more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Jake mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Jake boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.