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JAKE Pet Name

JAKE is a popular dogs name, meaning "Supplanter" and originating from Hebrew (Semitic), most often given to male pets, with a short, strong, classic style, ranked #77 among dog names and ranked #169 among cat names, across 2,154 pet records in our database.

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JAKE at a glance

MeaningSupplanter
OriginHebrew
LanguageSemitic
StyleShort, strong, classic
Length4 letters
Syllables1
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs

How popular is JAKE as a pet name?

JAKE is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#77

Dog Name

#169

Cat Name

2,154

Pet Records

JAKE pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is JAKE a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female0%
Male100%

JAKE is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is JAKE more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs32%
Cats4%
Other64%

Which dog breeds are commonly named JAKE?

Based on the available breed data, JAKE appears among:

Labrador Retriever (70)Shih Tzu (56)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (55)Yorkshire Terrier (53)Maltese (46)LAB MIX (19)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (18)Domestic Shorthair (11)
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What does the name JAKE mean?

JAKE means "Supplanter" and comes from Hebrew (Semitic).

The name is associated with short, strong, classic, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like JAKE

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JAKE nicknames

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JAKE as a human name

JAKE is also used as a human name. Ranked #18 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for JAKE

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and loyal, matching the strong and classic nature of the name Jake.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2004 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,154

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 164 recordsAustin Animal Center: 2 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,375 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 40 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 573 records
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