Blake vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Nicolas mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Blake and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.