Richard vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Blake Rank #265

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Richard or Blake more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Richard and Blake mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Richard and Blake boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.