Chris vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chr, Chy, Chie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Drake Rank #662

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #662 for Drake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chris ___

  • Chris James
  • Chris Michael
  • Chris Lee
  • Chris Alan
  • Chris Thomas
  • Chris Ryan

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 Chris

Matt Mike Sarah Jenny Kate

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Drake more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Chris and Drake mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Chris and Drake boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

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