Blake vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Blake Rank #265

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and River mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Blake and River boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.