Blake vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Maxwell mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Blake and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.