Drake vs Odin

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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Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Odie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Odin Rank #480

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 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

Odin ___

  • Odin Lars
  • Odin Sigurd
  • Odin James
  • Odin Birger
  • Odin Thor
  • Odin Bjorn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Odin

Thor Freya Loki Astrid Rune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Odin more popular?

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Odin mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Drake and Odin boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Odin is primarily a boy name.

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