Blake Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Blake Name at a Glance

Name	Blake
Meaning	Dark; dark-haired. Can also mean the reverse: 'fair; pale.' Blakeman.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Blake Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Blake means “Dark; dark-haired. Can also mean the reverse: 'fair; pale.' Blakeman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Blake Name Origin

Our database records Blake under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Blake a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Blake is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Blake

When considering Blake for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.