Drake
DRAKE
✦ Meaning
“From Middle English 'drake,' meaning male duck. Also from Germanic 'draco,' suggesting dragon strength and mythic power.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #661 in the United States.
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Famous Bearers
- Drake (rapper/singer)
- Drake Bell (actor)
- Drake the Wetlands Duck
People Also Ask
From Middle English 'drake,' meaning male duck. Also from Germanic 'draco,' suggesting dragon strength and mythic power.
Drake is currently ranked #661 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Drake works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Drake include Jasper, Phoenix, Idris, Stellan, Caspian.