Blake vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Ryan mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Blake and Ryan boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.