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" or "May he protect"
Other names
UsageEnglish
Related namesJack, Jacob, Jakey, Jakeb, James, Jacques, Jay

People with the given name "Jake" include

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Fictional characters named Jake

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