Blake vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Blake Rank #265

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Hayden mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Hayden boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.