Jake
Meaning
"may God protect"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #423
- Total SSA Count
- 743
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"may God protect"
Origin: Hebrew
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #423 for Jake.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.
Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Jake is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.