King vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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King Rank #343

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Blake mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are King and Blake boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.