Drake vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Drake Rank #662

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Samson mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drake and Samson boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.