Drake vs Ledger

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
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Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Ledger Rank #503

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 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

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Ledger more popular?

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Ledger mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Drake and Ledger boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.

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