Blake vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Declan mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blake and Declan boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.