Blake vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Alex mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Blake and Alex boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.