Blake vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Blake Rank #265

Franklin Rank #389

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Blake or Franklin more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Blake and Franklin mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Blake and Franklin boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.