Drake vs Garrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Gar

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Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Garrett Rank #563

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #662 for Drake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drake ___

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

Garrett ___

  • Garrett James
  • Garrett Lee
  • Garrett Thomas
  • Garrett Allen
  • Garrett Wade
  • Garrett Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Garrett

Riley Connor Paige Trevor Haley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Garrett more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Garrett mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Drake and Garrett boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.

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