Bode vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Bode Rank #805

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Drake mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Bode and Drake boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.