Drake vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Drake Rank #662

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Sam mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drake and Sam boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.