Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Dark Skinned, Dark
Pronunciation: blak, /blæk/, B L AE K
Popularity Rank: #15,812
Colin Vearncombe, known by his stage name Black, was an English singer-songwriter. He emerged from the punk rock music scene and achieved mainstream pop success in the late 1980s, most notably with the 1986 single "Wonderful Life", which was an international hit the next year.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 31, 2024
From the Old English word 'blaec' meaning dark or black. It is often used to describe the color black or as a surname for someone with dark hair or skin.
The name Black is of English origin and means Dark Skinned, Dark. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Black is commonly found in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: blak
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /blæk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B L AE K
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Black is recorded 2,806 times globally, ranking it as the 15,812th most common name worldwide.
Black is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 437 occurrences, making it the 2,882th most popular name in the country.
In Brunei Darussalam, the name Black is found among 1 in every 2761 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #2,882 | 1 : 4,555 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,054 | 1 : 10,873 |
| United States of America | #8,555 | 1 : 7,266 |
| France | #5,387 | 1 : 5,770 |
| Egypt | #10,584 | 1 : 11,528 |
| Italy | #8,098 | 1 : 8,269 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9,248 | 1 : 14,634 |
| United Kingdom | #8,318 | 1 : 8,434 |
| Kuwait | #6,091 | 1 : 10,395 |
| Turkey | #11,085 | 1 : 17,441 |
Colin Vearncombe, known by his stage name Black, was an English singer-songwriter. He emerged from the punk rock music scene and achieved mainstream pop success in the late 1980s, most notably with the 1986 single "Wonderful Life", which was an international hit the next year.
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