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Adam vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#265
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Blake Rank #265

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #265 for Blake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Blake more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Adam and Blake mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Adam and Blake boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.

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