Jake - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jake \j(a)-

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, Jakeb, Jade, Jase, Jaye, Jae and Lake.

Jake is a very common first name for men (#419 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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