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Gabe vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#265
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Blake mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Gabe and Blake boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.

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