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Drax

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAKS /ˈdræks/High

Meaning: A modern coined name, best known as Drax the Destroyer of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy; also a Dr- coinage; not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, best known as Drax the Destroyer of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy; also a Dr- coinage; not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture source
U.S. rank (2024)#7347 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920152024

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

Drax is a modern coined name, best known as Drax the Destroyer of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy; it is also a Dr- coinage (not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture source). A bold, modern name (said 'DRAKS').

In the U.S. it appears among superhero-loving families. Rare, a-pop-culture coinage, and bold.

Did you know? Drax is a modern coined name, best known as Drax the Destroyer of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy — a bold, modern name (we note the pop-culture source; said 'DRAKS').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Drax — pop-culture source noted

Variations

DraxxDrako

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drax mean?

Drax is a modern coined name, best known as Drax the Destroyer (Marvel); not a traditional name. We note the pop-culture source.

How do you pronounce Drax?

It's said DRAKS /ˈdræks/ — one syllable.

Is Drax a boy or girl name?

Drax is a boy's name.

How popular is Drax?

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

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