Drake vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Drake Rank #662

Danny Rank #642

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

Is Drake or Danny more popular?

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

What do Drake and Danny mean?

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

Are Drake and Danny boy or girl names?

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