Zander vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Zander Rank #379

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Blake mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Zander and Blake boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.