Blake vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Blake Rank #265

Raymond Rank #380

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Blake or Raymond more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Blake and Raymond mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Blake and Raymond boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.