Drake vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Drake Rank #662

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Major mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Drake and Major boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.