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Dragan

/ DRAH-gahn /
Boy Slavic 2 syllables
Meaning
Dragan means Precious, dear (Slavic).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Slavic
Pronunciation
DRAH-gahn
Popularity of Dragan in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Dragan first appears in US records in 1961. It peaked in 2012, when 12 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Dragan popular?

Declining Dragan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.

US babies given the name Dragan, by decade
2020s 20
2010s 50
2000s 73
1990s 11
1980s 39
1970s 48
1960s 34

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Dragan mean?

Dragan comes from the Slavic drag, “precious” or “dear.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dragan mean?

Dragan means Precious, dear. Dragan comes from the Slavic drag, “precious” or “dear.”

What is the origin of the name Dragan?

Dragan is of Slavic origin.

How do you pronounce Dragan?

Dragan is pronounced “DRAH-gahn.”

Is Dragan a boy or a girl name?

Dragan is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Dragan a popular name right now?

Dragan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.

When was the name Dragan most popular?

Dragan was most popular in 2012, when about 12 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Dragan?

Names similar to Dragan include Miroslav, Stanislav, Zmey, Bogdan, Boris.

What names go well with Dragan?

Slavic names that pair well with Dragan include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.