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Draco
BoyLatin, Greek· “dragon”
- Meaning
- dragon
- Origin
- Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- DRAY-koh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,733
- US babies 2025
- 94
- Best rank
- #1,208 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Draco
Draco is a Latin and Greek name that means “dragon”.
Draco is Latin for dragon, taken from the Greek drakon, a word for a great serpent. It names a long constellation that winds between the Big and Little Dippers, and it was also the name of Draco, the Athenian lawgiver whose punishments were so severe that draconian still means harsh. Modern readers will think first of Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter's rival in J. K. Rowling's novels, so the name now carries a slightly villainous glamour. It is pronounced DRAY-koh. Parents who want the same starry theme with a softer image sometimes look at Orion or Leo instead.
Popularity over time
Draco first appears in US Social Security records in 1997. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,208 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 160 babies. In 2025, 94 babies were named Draco, and it ranked #1,733 nationally. That is 161% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,853 in 2000, #3,479 in 2010, and #1,733 in 2025. Of the 1,424 US boys named Draco since records began, 53% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 456 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Uziel, Dov, Jeriah, Zeppelin, and Sire.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Draco ranked highest in California, Georgia, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1261 | 15 |
| Georgia | #1401 | 5 |
| Texas | #1427 | 13 |
| Florida | #1910 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Draco is usually pronounced DRAY-koh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-co”.
Middle names for Draco
A few middle names that flow with Draco: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Draco
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Draco mean?
Draco is a Latin and Greek name that means “dragon”.
What is the origin of the name Draco?
Draco has Latin and Greek roots. Draco is Latin for dragon, taken from the Greek drakon, a word for a great serpent.
Is Draco a popular name?
Not especially. Draco ranked #1,733 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Draco a boy or girl name?
Draco is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Draco?
Draco is usually pronounced DRAY-koh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings