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
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #423 for Jake.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.
Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Jake is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.