Blake vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Blake Rank #265

Briggs Rank #327

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Blake or Briggs more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Blake and Briggs mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Blake and Briggs boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.