Blake vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Xander mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Blake and Xander boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.