Wayne vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Wayne Rank #687

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Wayne or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Drake mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Wayne and Drake boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.