What does Dragan mean?
Dragan comes from the Slavic drag, “precious” or “dear.”
What does Miroslav mean?
Miroslav joins the Slavic for “peace” and “glory.”
Dragan vs Miroslav
Which is more popular?
Miroslav is more popular than Dragan today: about 10 US babies were given the name Miroslav in 2025, compared with 0 named Dragan.
| Dragan | Miroslav | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Precious, dear | Peace and glory |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | DRAH-gahn | MEE-roh-slahv |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1983 |
| Peak year | 2012 (12) | 2014 (18) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 10 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Dragan
Miroslav
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Dragan | Miroslav |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | 48 |
| 2010s | 50 | 79 |
| 2000s | 73 | 23 |
| 1990s | 11 | 0 |
| 1980s | 39 | 7 |
| 1970s | 48 | 0 |
| 1960s | 34 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragan or Miroslav more popular?
Miroslav is more popular than Dragan today: about 10 US babies were given the name Miroslav in 2025, compared with 0 named Dragan.
What is the difference between Dragan and Miroslav?
Dragan means Precious, dear (Slavic origin), while Miroslav means Peace and glory (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Dragan or Miroslav?
In US records, Dragan first appears in 1961 and Miroslav in 1983, so Dragan has the longer recorded history.