Drake - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Drake \d-ra-ke\ is pronounced drayk. It is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "dragon". From Drakon (Greek) or "draca", the medieval term for "dragon". Originally Drake designated the man who kept the inn with the dragon trademark, or the "Sign of the Dragon". Drago is an Italian form; Draco is Latin. English explorer Sir Francis Drake.

Drake has 4 variant forms: Draco, Dracon, Drago and Drakon.

Baby names that sound like Drake are Dirke and Deryke.

Drake is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Drake. Click here to compare Drake with related baby names.