Blake vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Blake Rank #265

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Peter mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Blake and Peter boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.