Berkeley vs Draper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Draper

Boy #15,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,494
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dray, Drake

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #2,383
Draper Rank #15,494

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 vs #15494 for Draper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkeley ___

  • Berkeley Rose
  • Berkeley Grace
  • Berkeley Ann
  • Berkeley Marie
  • Berkeley Jane
  • Berkeley Claire

Draper ___

  • Draper Cole
  • Draper James
  • Draper William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose Draper

Cooper Fletcher Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Draper more popular?

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 compared to Draper at #15494 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Draper mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). Draper means "Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant" (English origin).

Are Berkeley and Draper boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a girl name. Draper is primarily a boy name.

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