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Drake
Drake means “Dragon”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Drake is a boy baby name of Surname origin, meaning "Dragon". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Drake often also consider Deric.
Drake meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dragon
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Drake to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Drake as D·R·A·K·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Drake is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Drake variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Drakea, Drakee, Drakey, Drak.
- Nicknames: Dra and D.
- Middle names: Pair Drake with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Drake middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Deric, Darek, Daris, Derrek, Darris — full picks on the sibling names for Drake guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Drake? Browse our names like Drake guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Drake
What does the name Drake mean?
Drake means "Dragon" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Drake is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Drake?
Drake originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Drake?
Drake has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Drake a boy's or girl's name?
Drake is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Drake in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Drake sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Drake?
Names that share Drake's sound and style include Deric, Darek, Daris, Derrek, Darris.
What middle names pair well with Drake?
Good middle-name fits for Drake pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Drake is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Drake is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Drake?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Drake share its rhythm without rhyming — Deric, Darek, Daris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.