Drake vs Olivia

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

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Drake Rank #662
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Olivia mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Drake and Olivia boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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