Drake vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Drake Rank #662

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Chris mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Drake and Chris boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.