Blake vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Blake Rank #265

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Jacob mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and Jacob boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.