What does the name Jake mean?

The first name Jake means “supplanter”.

Is Jake a girls' or boys' name?

Jake is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Jake is a fairly common first name.

Boy

“supplanter”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 50 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Jake Paul Jake Zyrus Jake Wesley Rogers Jake Abel Jake T. Austin Jake LaMotta Jake Johnson Jake Lloyd Jake Bugg Jake Livermore

Jake is a masculine first name meaning “supplanter”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 1 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Jake mean?: The first name Jake means “supplanter”.
Where does the name Jake come from?: Jake has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Jake a girls' or boys' name?: Jake is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Jake?: Jake is a fairly common first name.

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