Frederick vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Blake mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Frederick and Blake boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.