Drake vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Drake Rank #662

Cal Rank #671

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Drake or Cal more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Drake and Cal mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Drake and Cal boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.