Blake vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Blake Rank #265

Karson Rank #398

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Blake or Karson more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Blake and Karson mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Blake and Karson boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.