Blake vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Blake Rank #265

Reed Rank #422

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Blake or Reed more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Blake and Reed mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Reed boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.