Jake
supplanter (Hebrew via English)
Jake is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 170, with 51,602 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
supplanter (Hebrew via English)
Jake developed in medieval England as a rhyming variant of Jack or as a short form of Jacob, which traces to Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. In the Philippines, it gained strong traction throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, favored for its brief, modern, and energetic sound.
Jake originated as a medieval English variant or diminutive of Jack and Jacob (from the Hebrew Ya'akov). In the Philippines, it was introduced via American English influence and is widely used as an independent given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently registered as a standalone given name rather than a formal diminutive of Jacob. It is also common in two-name combinations such as Jake Ryan, John Jake, or Jake Alexander.
Related forms
- Jacobo Spanish
- Yaakov Hebrew
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Jake with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jake with two Filipino surnames?
Jake is the given name. The full name is Jake + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jake a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jake is number 170, with 51,602 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.