Stephen vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Stephen Rank #378

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Blake mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Stephen and Blake boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.