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Origin, Meaning And History Of Drake
The name ‘Drake’ is derived from the Old Norse surname ‘Draki,’ which originates from ‘drakon’ or ‘dragon.’ It was also popular in Old English as ‘Draca,’ meaning ‘snake dragon.’ The name is viewed as a powerful one as a dragon is considered to be a symbol of strength and power in East Asian culture.
The Old Norse and Old English versions of this name are also linked to the Latin form ‘Draco,’ meaning ‘snake monster.’ In Middle English, ‘drake’ refers to a ‘male duck.’
The name has different variations across cultures and languages. They include Draike, Draykes, Drakes, and Drayke. The phonetic pronunciation of the name is d-r-AI-k.
The spelling and pronunciation of ‘Drake’ also vary from one language to another. For example, in Danish, it is ‘andrik,’ in Dutch, it is ‘draak’ or ‘draakje,’ and in Swedish, it is ‘andrake.’
Famous persons to bear this name include English explorer and one of the first sailors circumnavigating the globe Sir Francis Drake An, American actor Drake Bell, American motorcycle racer Drake McElroy, and American baseball player Drake Britton. However, the name’s popularity in recent times is attributed to Canadian rapper and singer Drake.
Drake finds mention in the fictional world as well. Nathan Drake or Nate Drake is the main protagonist of the movie Uncharted directed by Ruben Fleischer. It is based on the video game franchise of the same name developed by Naughty Dog. Tom Holland played the role in the movie adaptation. Dr Drake Ramoray is a character played by Matt Le Blanc in the series ‘Friends.’ The one-syllable name made it to the list of popular names since the mid-1980s and has since witnessed a downward trend.
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Famous People With The Name Drake
- Sir Francis DrakeEnglish explorer, one of the first sailors to circumnavigate the globe
- Drake BellAmerican actor popularly known for his role in ‘Drake and Josh’
- Drake McElroyAmerican motorcycle racer who won the AMA Pro Grand National Championship In 2000
- DrakeCanadian rapper and singer, recipient of 5 Grammy Awards
- Drake OlsonFormer American race car driver
Drake On The Popularity Chart
Drake has become a popular name in the early 21st century. Learn how the name fared on popularity charts over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name Drake was a popular choice in the early 2000s. The name reached its peak popularity in 2010 when 1876 babies per million were named Drake. Check out the graph to know the name’s popularity over the years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The years between 2010 and 2020 saw an increase in its overall ranking of Derek. As of 2021, the name is ranked 18112. Find the following chart for detailed information.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Drake
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Names With Similar Meaning As Drake
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