Blake vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Blake Rank #265

Damon Rank #456

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Blake or Damon more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Blake and Damon mean?

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

Are Blake and Damon boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.