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Save Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɹeɪk/ [key·simplify]

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From an English surname derived from the Old Norse byname Draki or the Old English byname Draca both meaning "dragon", both via Latin from Greek δράκων (drakon) meaning "dragon, serpent". This name coincides with the unrelated English word drake meaning "male duck". A famous bearer is the Canadian actor and rapper Drake (1986-), who was born as Aubrey Drake Graham.

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Details Last ranked #889 in 2014 England and Wales Last ranked #660 in 2024 United States

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