Blake vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Kenneth Rank #284

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Blake or Kenneth more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Blake and Kenneth mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Blake and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.