Drake vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Drake Rank #662

Excel Rank #38,796

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Drake or Excel more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Drake and Excel mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Drake and Excel boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.