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Blake vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #265
Adam Rank #100

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Adam more popular?

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

What do Blake and Adam mean?

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

Are Blake and Adam boy or girl names?

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

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