Blake vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Blake Rank #265

Jake Rank #423

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Blake or Jake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Blake and Jake mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and Jake boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.