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Draco

/ DRAY-koh /
Boy greek 2 syllables
Meaning
Draco means dragon, serpent (greek).
Gender
Boy
Origin
greek
Pronunciation
DRAY-koh
Popularity
#1733 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Draco in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Draco first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2021, when 160 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Draco popular?

Rising Draco has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Draco, by decade
2020s 751
2010s 456
2000s 196
1990s 21

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Draco mean?

Latinized form of Greek Drakon (Drakwn), meaning 'dragon' or 'serpent'. Borne by the 7th-century BCE Athenian lawgiver (source of 'draconian'). Note: one scholarly etymology derives drakon from the aorist stem drak- 'to see clearly', giving an underlying sense 'sharp-sighted'; this is a plausible deeper derivation but a minority reading, and the established dictionary meaning remains 'dragon/serpent'.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Draco mean?

Draco means dragon, serpent. Latinized form of Greek Drakon (Drakwn), meaning 'dragon' or 'serpent'. Borne by the 7th-century BCE Athenian lawgiver (source of 'draconian'). Note: one scholarly etymology derives drakon from the aorist stem drak- 'to see clearly', giving an underlying sense 'sharp-sighted'; this is a plausible deeper derivation but a minority reading, and the established dictionary meaning remains 'dragon/serpent'.

What is the origin of the name Draco?

Draco is of greek origin.

How do you pronounce Draco?

Draco is pronounced “DRAY-koh.”

Is Draco a boy or a girl name?

Draco is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Draco a popular name right now?

Draco has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Draco?

In 2025, Draco ranked #1733 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Draco most popular?

Draco was most popular in 2021, when about 160 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Draco?

Names similar to Draco include Perseus, Isidore, Cosmo, Lysander, Dimitrios.

What names go well with Draco?

greek names that pair well with Draco include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.