Danny vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Danny Rank #642

Drake Rank #662

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Danny or Drake more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Danny and Drake mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Danny and Drake boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.