Jake - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Jake \j(a)-ke\ is pronounced jayk. It is of English origin. Short form of Jacob, well-used as an independent name.

Baby names that sound like Jake are Jak, Jakie and Wake. Other similar baby names are Bake, Jace, Jade, Jase, Jaye, Jae and Lake.

Jake is a popular male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Jake. Click here to compare Jake with related baby names.