Darius vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dare, Dary

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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

Darius Rank #746
Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #746 for Darius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darius ___

  • Darius James
  • Darius Emmanuel
  • Darius Cole
  • Darius Antoine
  • Darius Malik
  • Darius Andre

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 Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Drake mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Darius and Drake boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

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