Drayton vs Nicodemus

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Drayton Rank #3,339
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Nicodemus is more popular, ranked #3331 vs #3339 for Drayton.

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

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

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Payton Clayton Holden Sutton Beckett

If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drayton or Nicodemus more popular?

Nicodemus is more popular, ranked #3331 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Nicodemus mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Drayton and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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