Drake vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Drake Rank #662

Ray Rank #777

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Drake or Ray more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Drake and Ray mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Drake and Ray boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.