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Patrick vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 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

Patrick Rank #221
Blake Rank #265

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #265 for Blake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Blake more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Blake mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Patrick and Blake boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.

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