Blayke

At a Glance: Name: Blayke – Meaning: dark or pale, depending on which Old English root (blæc/blāc) underlies Blake – Origin: English (rare variant spelling of Blake) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BLAYK

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Blayke is a rare variant spelling of Blake, pronounced BLAYK. It comes from English, tracing back to Old English roots — blæc or blāc — that could mean either "dark" or "pale," so which one actually underlies the name isn't settled. It's a gender-neutral name.

Meaning & Origin of Blayke

Meaning: Dark or pale, depending on which old english root (blæc/blāc) underlies blake.

Origin: English (rare variant spelling of Blake).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Blayke

Phonetic: BLAYK   IPA: /ˈbleɪk/

Popularity of Blayke

According to Social Security data, Blayke peaked at #1203 in 2019, when 194 babies were given the name, and had dropped to #2191 by 2024 with just 86.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1989–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Blayke mean?

Dark or pale, depending on which old english root (blæc/blāc) underlies blake. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Blayke)

How do you pronounce Blayke?

Blayke is pronounced BLAYK (IPA: /ˈbleɪk/).

Is Blayke a popular name right now?

Blayke peaked at #1203 in 2019 and is ranked #2191 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1989–2024.)

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