Blake vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Blake Rank #265

Brian Rank #301

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Blake or Brian more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Blake and Brian mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Blake and Brian boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.