Franklin vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Franklin Rank #389

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Blake mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Franklin and Blake boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.