Blake vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Blake Rank #265

Gideon Rank #332

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Blake or Gideon more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Blake and Gideon mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and Gideon boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.