Blake vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Blake Rank #265

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Abel mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and Abel boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.