Blake vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Blake Rank #265

Jay Rank #397

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Blake or Jay more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Blake and Jay mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Blake and Jay boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.