Drake vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Drake Rank #662

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Erik mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Drake and Erik boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.