Drake Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Drake Name at a Glance

Name	Drake
Meaning	Dragon.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Drake Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Drake means “Dragon”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Drake Name Origin

Our database records Drake under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Drake a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Drake is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Drake

When considering Drake for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.