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Name Origin

Jake is a diminutive of the name Jacob, which has Hebrew origins and means 'he grasps the heel' or 'supplanter'. It traditionally refers to someone who overcomes or surpasses others.

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Famous People

Jake Gyllenhaal (1980-)

Actor

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
  • BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role

Jake Paul (1997-)

YouTuber, Boxer

  • Large YouTube following
  • Professional boxing career

Jake Tapper (1969-)

Journalist

  • CNN Chief Washington Correspondent
  • Won multiple Emmy Awards and Peabody Award