Blake vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Blake Rank #265

Frederick Rank #424

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Blake or Frederick more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Blake and Frederick mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Blake and Frederick boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.