Blake vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Blake Rank #265

Benson Rank #436

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Blake or Benson more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Blake and Benson mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Blake and Benson boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.