Drake vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Drake Rank #662

Ben Rank #802

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Drake or Ben more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Drake and Ben mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drake and Ben boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.