Blake vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Nicholas mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Blake and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.