Blake vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Blake Rank #265

Holden Rank #281

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Blake or Holden more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Blake and Holden mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Holden boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.