The baby name Draken is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdreɪkən/ (DRAY-ken); sometimes pronounced /ˈdrækən/ (DRACK-en).
The baby name Draken is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdreɪkən/ (DRAY-ken); sometimes pronounced /ˈdrækən/ (DRACK-en).
Draken is in Origin.
Draken is a modern, rare given name with Scandinavian and Dutch linguistic ties: in Swedish, draken means “the dragon” (definite form of drake), while in Dutch, draken is the plural “dragons.” It ultimately connects to broader Germanic and Indo-European strands shared by Old Norse dreki and Greek drákōn, both denoting “dragon/serpent.” The name therefore carries the bold, mythic meaning “dragon.”
As a first name it has sporadic use in the late 20th and 21st centuries, especially in English-speaking countries, propelled by fantasy literature, gaming, and the sleek aura of Sweden’s Saab 35 Draken fighter jet. Parents sometimes choose it as an edgier alternative to Drake. Related forms and lookalikes include Draco (Latin), Drakon/Dracon (Greek), Drake/Drayke, and the creative respelling Drayken; Dragon is an overt variant. Nickname options center on Drake.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #885 | 8 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
Draken is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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