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