Benson vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Benson Rank #436

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Blake mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Benson and Blake boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.