Douglas vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Doug, Dougie

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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

Douglas Rank #855
Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #855 for Douglas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Douglas ___

  • Douglas James
  • Douglas William
  • Douglas Scott
  • Douglas Lee
  • Douglas Alan
  • Douglas Grant

Drake ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Drake mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Douglas and Drake boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

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