Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Dragon Updated May 9, 2026 by Jennifer M. Dragon Gender: Male Origin: American Meaning: Fire-breathing Creature #Fire ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Dragon? The name Dragon is primarily a male name of American origin that means Fire-breathing Creature. People who like the name Dragon also like: Alexander, Aiden, Draco, Dusk, Drake, Isaac, Gage, Bronte, Eternity, Kaida, Amaya, Alice, Dawn, Harmony Names like Dragon: Drayson, Dragan, Dracen, Dreyson, Dargiana, Dracon, Darshan Stats for the Name Dragon Dragon is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Dragon is currently not ranked in U.S. births