Blake vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Blake Rank #265

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Ian mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Blake and Ian boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.