Blake vs Nathaniel

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 #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Blake Rank #265

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Nathaniel mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.