Blake vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Blake Rank #265

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Mark mean?

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

Are Blake and Mark boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.