Drake vs Keith

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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Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#758
Total SSA Count
336
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Key, Keie

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Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Keith Rank #758

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #758 for Keith.

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

Keith ___

  • Keith Allen
  • Keith Wayne
  • Keith Michael
  • Keith Alan
  • Keith Douglas
  • Keith Gordon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Keith more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Drake and Keith mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Drake and Keith boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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