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Drako
Pronounced DRAY-koh /ˈdreɪ.koʊ/High
Meaning: K-styled spelling of Draco — Greek 'dragon, serpent' — the constellation, the harsh lawgiver, and the MalfoyHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Drako k-styles Draco — Greek drakon, 'dragon, serpent' — which names a circumpolar constellation, Athens' severe lawgiver, and Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy, the association that drove modern baby use (with rapper Soulja Boy's Draco-era slang as a side current). The -k spelling joins the Jakob-Erik customization lane.
It registers thinly and recently in U.S. records. Rare, scaled, and fire-breathing on request.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Drako mean?
Drako is a spelling of Draco, Greek for 'dragon' — also a constellation and a famous Hogwarts antagonist.
How do you pronounce Drako?
It's said DRAY-koh /ˈdreɪ.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Drako a boy or girl name?
Drako is a boy's name.
How popular is Drako?
Drako is a very rare, recent spelling in the U.S.