Drake vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Drake Rank #662

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Roy mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Drake and Roy boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.