Blake vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Blake Rank #265

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Avery mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Blake and Avery boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.