Blake vs Kieran

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 #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Blake Rank #265

Kieran Rank #441

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Blake or Kieran more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Blake and Kieran mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Blake and Kieran boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.