Blake vs Banks

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 #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Blake Rank #265

Banks Rank #367

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #367 for Banks.

Is Blake or Banks more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Banks at #367 in the United States.

What do Blake and Banks mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Banks boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Banks is primarily a boy name.