Dayton vs Draco

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Draco

Boy #1,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dragon, serpent"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,285
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Drake

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Draco Rank #1,285

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1285 for Draco.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

Draco ___

  • Draco James
  • Draco Lucius
  • Draco Sebastian
  • Draco Adrian
  • Draco Victor
  • Draco Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Draco

Lucius Corvus Isolde Cassian Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Draco more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Draco at #1285 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Draco mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Draco means "dragon, serpent" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Dayton and Draco boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Draco is primarily a boy name.

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