Draco vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Draco Rank #1,285
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1285 for Draco.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Draco ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Draco

Lucius Corvus Isolde Cassian Selene

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Draco or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Draco at #1285 in the United States.

What do Draco and James mean?

Draco means "dragon, serpent" (Greek/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Draco and James boy or girl names?

Draco is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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