Blake vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Blake Rank #265

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and August mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Blake and August boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.