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    Jake | Name Meaning & Origin

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    Name: Jake

    Origin and Meaning of the Name Jake

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    Gender:

    Boy

    Origin:

    Hebrew

    Meaning:

    Supplanter; held by the heel

    Origin:

    Latin

    Meaning:

    Supplanter; held by the heel

    Pronunciation:

    (jayk)   [Guide]

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    British Names, English Names, Nicknames or Pet Names, Cute Names, Popular Names

    Used in:

    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    Originally a nickname for Jacob, Jake has attained considerable success in the UK, where it was rated as the 15th most popular boy's name in 2006. It was ranked 107th in the US.

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    Popularity Rank of Jake

    US top 1000 names since 1880

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    Jake - Rankings by Year

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    (Source: U.S. SSA)
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