Raymond vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Raymond Rank #380

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Blake mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Raymond and Blake boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.