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Blake vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#265
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #265
Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #265 for Blake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Micah mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Blake and Micah boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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