Drayton vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,339
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dray, Drake

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Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,351
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eric, Rick, Ricky

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Popularity Comparison

Drayton Rank #3,339
Erickson Rank #3,351

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drayton ___

  • Drayton James
  • Drayton Cole
  • Drayton Lee
  • Drayton Wayne
  • Drayton Scott
  • Drayton Blake

Erickson ___

  • Erickson James
  • Erickson Lee
  • Erickson Cole
  • Erickson Grant
  • Erickson Chase
  • Erickson Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Erickson

Harrison Emerson Anderson Leif Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drayton or Erickson more popular?

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Erickson mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Drayton and Erickson boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.

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