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Gideon vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Gideon Rank #332
Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Blake mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Gideon and Blake boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.

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