Blake vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Blake Rank #265

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Rowan mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blake and Rowan boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.