Blake vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Damien Rank #345

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Blake or Damien more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Blake and Damien mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Blake and Damien boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.