Blake vs Holden

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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Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #210
Holden Rank #281

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 vs #281 for Holden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blake ___

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

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Holden more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Blake and Holden mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Holden boy or girl names?

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

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