Sam vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Sam Rank #652

Drake Rank #662

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

Is Sam or Drake more popular?

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

What do Sam and Drake mean?

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

Are Sam and Drake boy or girl names?

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