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Draco vs Isidore

Which is more popular?
Draco and Isidore are given to a similar number of US babies today.
DracoIsidore
Meaning dragon, serpent gift of Isis
Origin greek greek
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation DRAY-koh IZ-i-dor
Syllables 2 3
First appeared00
Peak year2021 (160)1919 (183)
In 202500
TrendRisingVintage
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Draco Isidore
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDracoIsidore
2020s 751 156
2010s 456 130
2000s 196 64
1990s 21 30
1980s 0 20
1970s 0 31
1960s 0 98
1950s 0 135
1940s 0 101
1930s 0 180
1920s 0 849
1910s 0 1,357
1900s 0 159
1890s 0 72
1880s 0 39

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'.

What does Isidore mean?

From Greek Isidoros, combining the goddess name Isis + doron 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'. The 'gift' element (doron) is the same one found in Theodore and Dorothea; here the giver is the Egyptian goddess rather than God.

Frequently asked questions

Is Draco or Isidore more popular?

Draco and Isidore are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Draco and Isidore?

Draco means dragon, serpent (greek origin), while Isidore means gift of Isis (greek origin).

Which name is older, Draco or Isidore?

In US records, Draco first appears in 0 and Isidore in 0, so Draco has the longer recorded history.