Blake vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Blake Rank #265

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Marcus mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Blake and Marcus boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.