Drayton vs Walden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Drayton Rank #3,339

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Drayton or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Walden mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Drayton and Walden boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.