Blake vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Blake Rank #265

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Brayden mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Blake and Brayden boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.