Augustine vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Dra, Dry, Drie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Drake Rank #662

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #662 for Drake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

Drake ___

  • Drake Alexander
  • Drake James
  • Drake William
  • Drake Michael
  • Drake Thomas
  • Drake Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Drake more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Drake mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Augustine and Drake boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

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