Blake vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Blake Rank #265

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Edward mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Edward boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.