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