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How to pronounce Jake (JAYK)

Jake

JAYK

Jayk

One syllable. Common in Australian men born 1980s–2000s.

Notes

One syllable. Common in Australian men born 1980s–2000s.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
supplanter (short for Jacob)
Variant of
Jacob

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jakey
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Jake Gyllenhaal (American actor)

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