Blake vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Blake Rank #265

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Waylon mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Waylon boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.