Brian vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Brian Rank #301

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Blake mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Brian and Blake boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.