Jake (given name)

Jake is a masculine given name derived from Jacob. It can also be a nickname of Jacob and various other given names.

Jake
Pronunciation/ˈk/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
Meaning"He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect"
Other names
UsageEnglish
Related namesJack, Jacob, Jakey, James, Jacques, Jay

People with the given name "Jake" include

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  • Jake Yapp (born 1973), American comedian
  • Jake Adam York (1972–2012), American poet
  • Jake Young (disambiguation), multiple people
  • Jake Yuzna (born 1982), American film director

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Fictional characters named Jake

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