Drake
Boy · Old English
drake · 1 beat
Meaning
Dragon; the Elizabethan privateer's surname turned hard-edged first name.
The vibe
Drake is a name with a sea wind in it. Modern and strongly grounded — bold, slightly buccaneer, never quite tame.
Quick questions
Is Drake a boy's or a girl's name?
Drake is a boy's name of Old English origin.
How popular is Drake?
Drake sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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