"Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant"
Origin: English
Language: English
Draper
Pronunciation: [ dr-AYP-er ]
A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
English
American
Surname
Occupational
Strong
Vintage
Preppy
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
#15,494
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
Peaked 1980
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Draper
D
Don Draper Fictional
Fictional advertising executive
Fictional protagonist of the AMC series Mad Men, played by Jon Hamm
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #15,494
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Dray
Drake
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Names
Sibling Match
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Also a Girl Name
Draper is also used as a girl name, ranked #40543.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Draper
What does the name Draper mean?
"Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant" (from English)
What is the origin of the name Draper?
Draper has English and American origins. In English, it means "Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant".
Is Draper a boy or girl name?
Draper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15494. As a girl name, it is ranked #40543. Draper is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Draper?
Draper is pronounced dr-AYP-er.
How popular is the name Draper?
Draper is currently ranked #15494 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Draper?
Common nicknames for Draper include Dray and Drake.
What are good middle names for Draper?
Popular middle name pairings include Draper Cole, Draper James, and Draper William.
What are good sibling names for Draper?
Names that pair well with Draper as siblings include Cooper, Fletcher, and Mason.
How many syllables does Draper have?
Draper has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Draper a common or rare name?
Draper is an uncommon name, ranked #15494 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Draper
Draper is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant" in English .
Is Draper a boy or girl name? Draper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,494 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,543. Draper is more commonly used as a boy name.
Draper is currently ranked #15,494 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Draper has 2 syllables and is pronounced dr-AYP-er, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Draper include Dray and Drake. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.