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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dragon
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DRAYK
Drake is a boy's name with English roots, and it means dragon. You may have heard it explained as meaning 'male duck' — that's a real word, but it comes from a separate use of Drake as a surname, not from the given name itself. Said DRAYK, it has a bold, modern edge while still sounding classic.
Meaning & Origin of Drake
Meaning: Dragon.
Origin: English.
A common claim: dragon, or sometimes 'male duck' Actually: The 'male duck' gloss is a real but separate sense of the surname Drake; the given name itself is documented as meaning 'dragon' (or 'snake'), not duck.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Drake
DRAYKIPA /ˈdreɪk/
Popularity of Drake
Drake hit its high point in 2010, when 1,877 boys were given the name and it ranked #196; by 2024 it had settled to #661, given to 414 boys.
Names Like Drake
These names share Drake’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Drake mean?
Dragon. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Drake?
Drake is pronounced DRAYK (IPA: /ˈdreɪk/).
Is Drake a popular name right now?
Drake peaked at #196 in 2010 and is ranked #661 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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