Blake vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Blake Rank #265

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Dawson mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Blake and Dawson boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.