Blake vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Stephen Rank #378

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Blake or Stephen more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Blake and Stephen mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Blake and Stephen boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.