Paul vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Paul Rank #264

Blake Rank #265

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Paul or Blake more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Paul and Blake mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Paul and Blake boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.