Alexis vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Jake ___

  • Jake Thomas
  • Jake Alexander
  • Jake Michael
  • Jake William
  • Jake Henry
  • Jake Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Jake mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexis and Jake boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.

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