Drayton
Meaning
"farm by the dragging place"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,339
- Total SSA Count
- 35
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dray, Drake
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"farm by the dragging place"
Origin: Old English
"God is gracious, son of Jack"
Origin: Hebrew via Old English
Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3510 for Jaxston.
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Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Jaxston at #3510 in the United States.
Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Jaxston means "God is gracious, son of Jack" (Hebrew via Old English origin).
Drayton is primarily a boy name. Jaxston is primarily a boy name.