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Draco vs Lysander

Which is more popular?
Lysander is more popular than Draco today: about 95 US babies were given the name Lysander in 2025, compared with 0 named Draco.
DracoLysander
Meaning dragon, serpent Liberator
Origin greek Greek
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation DRAY-koh ly-SAN-der
Syllables 2 3
First appeared01931
Peak year2021 (160)2025 (95)
In 2025095
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Draco Lysander
19401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDracoLysander
2020s 751 256
2010s 456 301
2000s 196 151
1990s 21 5
1980s 0 21
1970s 0 38
1960s 0 15
1950s 0 6
1930s 0 5

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 Lysander mean?

Lysander means “liberator” or “releaser of men” in Greek.

Frequently asked questions

Is Draco or Lysander more popular?

Lysander is more popular than Draco today: about 95 US babies were given the name Lysander in 2025, compared with 0 named Draco.

What is the difference between Draco and Lysander?

Draco means dragon, serpent (greek origin), while Lysander means Liberator (Greek origin).

Which name is older, Draco or Lysander?

In US records, Draco first appears in 0 and Lysander in 1931, so Draco has the longer recorded history.