Blake vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Blake Rank #265

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Derek mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Blake and Derek boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.