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Drake

male

Meaning

"Dragon; Male Duck"

Drake is an English surname used as a given name, with meanings tied to dragon or duck.

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Popularity History of Drake

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#661Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#661

Drake was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+20

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Drake Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Drake.

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al-ig-ZAN-der

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Baby Name Lists That Include Drake

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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