Nicholas vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Nicholas Rank #117

Blake Rank #265

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Nicholas or Blake more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Blake mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Nicholas and Blake boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.