Blake vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Rory mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blake and Rory boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.