Blake vs Laura

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

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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #210
Laura Rank #358

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 vs #358 for Laura.

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

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Laura more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Blake and Laura mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Blake and Laura boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.

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