Blake vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #210
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blake at #210 in the United States.

What do Blake and James mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blake and James boy or girl names?

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

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