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Dragen

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAY-gen /ˈdreɪ.ɡən/Low

Meaning: Dragen reads two ways: as a modern respelling of the word 'dragon,' or as a name on the Slavic root drag- ('dear, precious,' as in Dragan). Which applies here is uncertain; we note both routes.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold two-beat name: Dragen echoes 'dragon' and the Slavic 'dear' root (said 'DRAY-gen'). Routes noted.
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Origin LowEnglish, Slavic
MeaningDragen reads two ways: as a modern respelling of the word 'dragon,' or as a name on the Slavic root drag- ('dear, precious,' as in Dragan). Which applies here is uncertain; we note both routes.
U.S. rank (2024)#12764 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Dragen carries two routes: a modern respelling of the word 'dragon,' or a name on the Slavic root drag- ('dear, precious,' as in Dragan). Which applies here is uncertain; we note both (said 'DRAY-gen').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Dragen reads as a respelling of 'dragon' or as a cousin of the Slavic Dragan ('dear, precious') — a bold name with two routes, which we note (said 'DRAY-gen').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dragen — 'dragon' respelling / Slavic drag- 'dear'; routes noted

Variations

DragonDraganDraygen

Nicknames

DraeGen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dragen mean?

Dragen reads as a respelling of 'dragon' or a cousin of Slavic Dragan ('dear, precious'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dragen?

It's said DRAY-gen /ˈdreɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dragen a boy or girl name?

Dragen is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dragen?

Dragen is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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