Blake vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Blake Rank #265

King Rank #343

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #343 for King.

Is Blake or King more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Blake and King mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and King boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.