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Dragon

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAG-un /ˈdræɡ.ən/High

Meaning: From the English word dragon (via the Greek drakon, 'a serpent; one who watches'), 'a large mythical fire-breathing serpent'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A dragon; a mythical serpent: Dragon is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word dragon (via the Greek drakon, 'a serpent; one who watches'), 'a large mythical fire-breathing serpent'; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8467 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dragon comes from the English word dragon (via the Greek drakon, 'a serpent; one who watches'), 'a large mythical fire-breathing serpent'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'DRAG-un').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, a-dragon at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Dragon comes via the Greek drakon, 'a serpent; one who watches', and means 'a mythical fire-breathing serpent' — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'DRAG-un').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Dragon — word-name

Variations

DragynDragen

Nicknames

Drago

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dragon mean?

Dragon is the English word 'a large mythical fire-breathing serpent' (via the Greek drakon). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Dragon?

It's said DRAG-un /ˈdræɡ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dragon a boy or girl name?

Dragon is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dragon?

Dragon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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