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At a Glance
- 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
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
BLAYKIPA /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.
Names Like Blayke
These names share Blayke’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Blayke mean?
Dark or pale, depending on which Old English root (blæc/blāc) underlies Blake. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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