Blake vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Blake Rank #265

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Richard mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Blake and Richard boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.