Blake vs Hunter

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

Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #210
Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #210 for Blake.

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

Hunter ___

  • Hunter James
  • Hunter Cole
  • Hunter Reid
  • Hunter Blake
  • Hunter Scott
  • Hunter Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Hunter

Chase Wyatt Sawyer Parker Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Blake at #210 in the United States.

What do Blake and Hunter mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Hunter means "huntsman, pursuer" (Middle English origin).

Are Blake and Hunter boy or girl names?

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

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