Drake vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Drake Rank #662

Darius Rank #746

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Drake or Darius more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Drake and Darius mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Drake and Darius boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.