Blake vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Blake Rank #265

Ellis Rank #273

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Blake or Ellis more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Blake and Ellis mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Blake and Ellis boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.