Boy name guide

Blake name meaning, origin and style

Blake name meaning: black; pale. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Old English surname
Meaning
black; pale
Say it
BLAYK

Choosing Blake

A clean, compact unisex name with a sharp one-syllable profile.

Popularity note

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