Blake vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Blake Rank #265

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Simon mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and Simon boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.