Drake vs Edison

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

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Cal Carmelo Flynn Blaze

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Forest Khai Cain Bellamy

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Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662

Edison Rank #828

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Edison more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Drake and Edison mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Drake and Edison boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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