Nelson vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Nelson Rank #778

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Drake mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Nelson and Drake boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.