Blake vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Riley mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Blake and Riley boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.