What does Dragan mean?
Dragan comes from the Slavic drag, “precious” or “dear.”
What does Stanislav mean?
Stanislav joins the Slavic for “become” and “glory.”
Dragan vs Stanislav
Which is more popular?
Stanislav is more popular than Dragan today: about 6 US babies were given the name Stanislav in 2025, compared with 0 named Dragan.
| Dragan | Stanislav | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Precious, dear | Become glorious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | DRAH-gahn | STAH-nee-slahv |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1992 |
| Peak year | 2012 (12) | 2017 (18) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 6 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Dragan
Stanislav
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Dragan | Stanislav |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | 23 |
| 2010s | 50 | 135 |
| 2000s | 73 | 100 |
| 1990s | 11 | 45 |
| 1980s | 39 | 0 |
| 1970s | 48 | 0 |
| 1960s | 34 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragan or Stanislav more popular?
Stanislav is more popular than Dragan today: about 6 US babies were given the name Stanislav in 2025, compared with 0 named Dragan.
What is the difference between Dragan and Stanislav?
Dragan means Precious, dear (Slavic origin), while Stanislav means Become glorious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Dragan or Stanislav?
In US records, Dragan first appears in 1961 and Stanislav in 1992, so Dragan has the longer recorded history.