August vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Girl #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pale, fair"

Origin: Old English (blāc)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,457
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Blake Rank #210

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #210 for Blake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Blake ___

  • Blake Rose
  • Blake Marie
  • Blake Elizabeth
  • Blake Ann
  • Blake Olivia
  • Blake Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Blake more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Blake at #210 in the United States.

What do August and Blake mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin).

Are August and Blake boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a girl name.

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