Blake vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Blake Rank #265

Malcolm Rank #314

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Blake or Malcolm more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Blake and Malcolm mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Blake and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.