Walker vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Josiah Hunter Elliott Maxwell

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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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Elian Wade Kayson Maximus

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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Blake Rank #265

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #265 for Blake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Blake more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Walker and Blake mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Walker and Blake boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.

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