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Drake

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Drake is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Drake is an English name derived from a surname, originally referring to a male duck or a dragon.”. It currently ranks #661 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2010.

Letters5
Syllables1
OriginEnglish

What Drake Means

Drake is an English name derived from a surname, originally referring to a male duck or a dragon.

The Story of Drake

A name with the ferocity of legend and the grounded nature of the English countryside, now arriving for your son.

Drake, an English name, has dual origins: it can refer to a male duck, evoking a sense of the natural world, or more famously, a dragon, symbolizing power and mythology. As a surname, it was carried by explorers like Sir Francis Drake, linking it to adventure and daring feats. It journeyed from medieval England into modern usage, retaining its strong, evocative character.

Imagine the sound of 'Drake' cutting through the air, a name both grounded and mythic. For your son, it suggests a spirit of confident independence and resourcefulness, someone who navigates the world with boldness. Writing Drake feels like charting a course, setting him on a path of exciting discovery.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sir Francis Drake

    English explorer, navigator, and privateer.

  • Drake

    Canadian rapper, singer, and actor.

Personality Traits

adventurousconfidentindependentresourceful

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Peak Year

#1,885 in 2010

Total Births

36,572

First Recorded

1918

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