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Draco vs Perseus

Which is more popular?
Perseus is more popular than Draco today: about 168 US babies were given the name Perseus in 2025, compared with 0 named Draco.
DracoPerseus
Meaning dragon, serpent Of debated meaning
Origin greek Greek
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation DRAY-koh PUR-see-us
Syllables 2 3
First appeared01983
Peak year2021 (160)2025 (168)
In 20250168
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Draco Perseus
20002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDracoPerseus
2020s 751 813
2010s 456 561
2000s 196 5
1990s 21 0
1980s 0 11

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 Perseus mean?

Perseus is the Greek hero who slew Medusa; his name is often linked to “to destroy.”

Frequently asked questions

Is Draco or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular than Draco today: about 168 US babies were given the name Perseus in 2025, compared with 0 named Draco.

What is the difference between Draco and Perseus?

Draco means dragon, serpent (greek origin), while Perseus means Of debated meaning (Greek origin).

Which name is older, Draco or Perseus?

In US records, Draco first appears in 0 and Perseus in 1983, so Draco has the longer recorded history.