Blake vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Blake Rank #265

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Alan mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Blake and Alan boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.