Blake vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Blake Rank #265

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Paul mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Blake and Paul boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.