Jake

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jake is a diminutive form of the name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" in Hebrew.
Popularity
Jake is a moderately popular name around the world, but it is most common in English-speaking countries. It ranks at #224 in the United States, #43 in Canada, #103 in England and Wales, and #214 in Australia.

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Jake Name meanings & History

Jake is a diminutive form of the name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" in Hebrew. Medieval variant of Jack. It is also sometimes used as a short form of Jacob. Jake is a versatile name that can work in a variety of situations. It is suitable for boys of all ages and can be used in casual or formal settings.

Zodiac Sign of Jake: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jake:

J: Journey,Judicial,Journal,Justice,Jester,Joy

A: Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

K: Kind,Karate,Kundalini,Karma

E: Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive

Jake is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Jake Gyllenhaal (American actor), Jake Johnson (American actor), Jake T. Austin (American actor), Jake Bugg (English musician)

2.) Jake (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: God is gracious

Other Forms: Jaike, Jayk


3.) Jake (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) short for Jacob

Other Forms: Jaik, Jakee, Jakey, Jakie


4.) JAKE (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Jacob (seizing by the heel, supplanting), Jake is also bestowed as an independent given name. See JACOB. (JAKE)


5.) JAKE (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Jacob (seizing by the heel, supplanting), Jake is now popularly bestowed as an independent given name. See JACOB. (JAKE)


6.) Jake (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a short form of Jacob.

Other Forms: Jaik, Jakie, Jayck, Jayk, Jayke


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