Blake vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Blake Rank #265

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Eric mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Blake and Eric boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.