Drake vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#662
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Cason Rank #859

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #859 for Cason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Cason more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Drake and Cason mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Drake and Cason boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.

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