Drake vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Drake Rank #662

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Donovan mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Drake and Donovan boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.