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Drake vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#662
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #662 for Drake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Seth mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Drake and Seth boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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