Drayton vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Drayton Rank #3,339

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Drayton or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Ward mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Drayton and Ward boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.