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Drago

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAH-goh /ˈdrɑ.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic drag, 'precious; dear; beloved'; also linked to Latin draco, 'a dragon; a serpent'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Precious; dear; a dragon: Drago is Slavic/Latin. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'DRAH-goh').
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Origin LowSlavic, Latin
MeaningFrom Slavic drag, 'precious; dear; beloved'; also linked to Latin draco, 'a dragon; a serpent'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9964 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drago comes from Slavic drag, 'precious; dear; beloved'; it is also linked to Latin draco, 'a dragon; a serpent' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, modern Balkan name (said 'DRAH-goh').

In the U.S. it appears in Balkan families. Rare, precious-and-a-dragon at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Drago means 'precious; dear; beloved' in Slavic (drag) — and is also linked to Latin draco, 'a dragon' — a bold, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DRAH-goh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Drago — routes layered

Variations

DraganDragomirDraco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drago mean?

Drago is Slavic for 'precious; dear; beloved'; also linked to Latin 'a dragon', so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Drago?

It's said DRAH-goh /ˈdrɑ.ɡoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Drago a boy or girl name?

Drago is a boy's name.

How popular is Drago?

Drago is a rare name in the U.S.

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