| Meaning | town of dragas, dry town |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dray-ton |
About Drayton
Strength and character define this substantial choice that brings to mind heritage and enduring values. The name projects confidence without arrogance, suggesting someone grounded and reliable. Its slightly vintage feel adds distinguished charm while remaining thoroughly usable in contemporary contexts. Drayton carries a certain sturdiness, evoking images of stability and determination. The two-syllable structure provides heft without complexity, making it memorable and authoritative. Parents who appreciate traditional names with uncommon flavor often find this option particularly compelling. The name works across various professional fields, equally suitable for creative endeavors and more conventional career paths. There's an understated sophistication here, a refusal to follow fleeting trends in favor of lasting appeal. Children with this name often grow into the confidence it suggests, carrying themselves with quiet assurance. The strong consonant opening commands attention while the softer ending prevents harshness. For families valuing names that convey substance and reliability while avoiding overuse, this represents an excellent selection.
Nicknames for Drayton
| Dray |
| Ton |
| DT |
| Drayt |
Famous People Named Drayton
| Drayton McLane Jr. | American businessman |
| Drayton Florence | American football player |
| Drayton Nabers Jr. | American attorney and judge |
| Drayton McLane III | American businessman |
| Drayton Saunders | American actor |
| Drayton Calmes | American musician |
| Drayton Hall | American politician |
| Drayton Ferrell | American artist |
| Drayton Saffer | American journalist |
| Drayton Cull | American author |
| Drayton Nabonne | American soccer player |
| Drayton Joel | Australian actor |
| Drayton Mayers | British physicist |
| Drayton Grant | Canadian actor |
| Drayton Neufeld | Canadian athlete |
| Drayton Hunt | English cricketer |
| Drayton Beauchamp | English poet |
| Drayton Parslow | English footballer |
| Drayton Goode | Jamaican artist |
| Drayton Thomas | Welsh historian |
Characters Named Drayton
| Drayton Blackwood | character in "Sherlock Holmes" stories |
| Drayton Cramer | character in "The Walking Dead" comics |
| Drayton Sawyer | character in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" series |
| Drayton James | character in "EastEnders" TV series |
| Drayton Bohen | character in "Percy Jackson & The Olympians" series |
| Drayton Keaton | character in "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" TV series |
| Drayton Macy | character in "Dead of Summer" TV series |
| Drayton Mayes | character in "Days of Our Lives" TV series |
| Drayton Radcliffe | character in "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Drayton Leclerc | character in "The Dresden Files" series by Jim Butcher |
| Drayton Heirs | character in "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan |
| Drayton Lyon | character in "The Pagan Stone" by Nora Roberts |
| Drayton Balfor | character in "The Ravenscar Dynasty" series by Barbara Taylor Bradford |
| Drayton Hervaux | character in "The Southern Vampire Mysteries" by Charlaine Harris |
| Drayton Holt | character in "The Hollows" series by Kim Harrison |
| Drayton O'Connor | character in "The Last Werewolf" by Glen Duncan |
| Drayton Pike | character in "The Dark Tower" series by Stephen King |
| Drayton Fitzroy | character in "The Parasol Protectorate" series by Gail Carriger |
| Drayton Avery | character in "The Selection" series by Kiera Cass |
| Drayton Swift | character in "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare |