Jake Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jake Name at a Glance

Name	Jake
Meaning	Diminutive of Jacob: He grasps the heel. Supplanter.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jake Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jake means “Diminutive of Jacob: He grasps the heel. Supplanter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jake Name Origin

Our database records Jake under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jake a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jake is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jake

When considering Jake for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.