| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒeɪk/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Hebrew |
| Meaning | "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize-by-the-heel/watch/guard/protect”, "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect" or "May he protect" |
| Other names | |
| Usage | English |
| Related names | Jack, Jacob, Jakey, Jakeb, James, Jacques, Jay |
Jake is a masculine given name derived from Jacob. It can also be a nickname of Jacob and various other given names.