Jake \j(a)-ke\ as a boy's name is pronounced jayk. It is of English origin. Short form of Jacob, well-used as an independent name. Baby names that sound like Jake are Jak, Jakie and Wake. Other similar baby names are Bake, Jace, Jakeb, Jade, Jase, Jaye, Jae and Lake. View a list of the 3 names that reference Jake.