Blake vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Blake Rank #265

Sterling Rank #373

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Blake or Sterling more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Blake and Sterling mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Sterling boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.