Jake
jay-k
US Popularity:809
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Supplanter; Of Jacob
Jake is a boy's name of Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter." Jake comes from a long line of siblings, including Jack and John, and shares strong biblical ties via Jacob. Jacob was a prominent patriarch of the Israeli tribes in the Old Testament and Esau's twin brother. Jacob found his supplanter etymology at birth; Esau was the first-born son, and Jacob was born holding onto his brother's heel. This moment foreshadowed future events where Jacob usurped Esau's birthright. Although known for his cunning ways, there is nothing deceitful about accessible and unruffled Jake. In fact, Jake is part of the care-free expression "everything's Jake," which arose in the US during the Roaring Twenties. Give baby boy a stress-free name like this to remind them there's nothing to worry about.
Famous People Named Jake
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jake AustinTV Actor
- Jake GyllenhaalActor
- Jake LaMottaBoxer
- Jake OwenCountry Singer
- Jake ShortTV Actor
Jake Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jake is currently #619 on The Bump
Boy:Jake is currently #353 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jake is currently #809 in U.S. births
Boy:Jake is currently #407 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#407
in 2023
- 3
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Jake
WordSense, Jacob
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jake, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jacob, March 2023
Ancestry, Jake Family History
Ancestry, Jacob Family History
Britannica, Jacob, Hebrew patriarch, June 2023
Merriam-Webster, jake
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