Drake vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Drake Rank #662

Ricky Rank #830

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Drake or Ricky more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Drake and Ricky mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Drake and Ricky boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.