Blake vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Blake Rank #265

Emerson Rank #270

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Blake or Emerson more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Blake and Emerson mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Blake and Emerson boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.