Drake vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Drake Rank #662

Nelson Rank #778

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Drake or Nelson more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Drake and Nelson mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Drake and Nelson boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.