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    Jake

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jake

    Jake

    Boy
    english
    2 syllables

    Jake is an english boy's name meaning "Abbreviation of jacob; diminutive of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter".

    With english roots, Jake is a boy name that means "Abbreviation of jacob; diminutive of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Abbreviation of jacob; diminutive of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Jake

    Very rare in US records

    What does Jake mean?

    Jake is a boy name of english origin meaning "Abbreviation of jacob; diminutive of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter".

    Is Jake a rare name?

    Yes. Jake does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Jake

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Jake

    Jake means "Abbreviation of jacob; diminutive of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter" — these names share that spirit.

    • Jacob — "Supplanter" (hebrew)
    • James — "Supplanter, one who follows" (hebrew)

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