Drake vs Jedidiah

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Jedidiah Rank #811

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #811 for Jedidiah.

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

Jedidiah ___

  • Jedidiah James
  • Jedidiah Cole
  • Jedidiah Thomas
  • Jedidiah Wade
  • Jedidiah Grant
  • Jedidiah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Jedidiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Naomi Miriam Josiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Jedidiah more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Jedidiah at #811 in the United States.

What do Drake and Jedidiah mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drake and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.

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