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Drazen

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAH-zhen /ˈdrɑ.ʒɛn/Medium

Meaning: Drazen (Drazen) is a Croatian/Slavic boys' name from the root drag- ('dear, precious'), the same family as Dragan. It is an established South-Slavic name; the route is documented, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A striking two-beat name: Drazen is Croatian for 'dear, precious' (said 'DRAH-zhen'). A documented Slavic name, noted.
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Origin MediumCroatian, Slavic
MeaningDrazen (Drazen) is a Croatian/Slavic boys' name from the root drag- ('dear, precious'), the same family as Dragan. It is an established South-Slavic name; the route is documented, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12767 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319932024

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

Drazen (Dražen) is a Croatian and wider South-Slavic boys' name from the root drag- ('dear, precious'), kin to Dragan. It is well established — borne by basketball legend Dražen Petrović — and the route is documented, which we note (said 'DRAH-zhen').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Slavic-heritage, and striking.

Did you know? Drazen is a Croatian/Slavic name from drag- ('dear, precious') — carried notably by basketball great Drazen Petrovic. A documented heritage name we note (said 'DRAH-zhen').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Drazen — Croatian/Slavic drag- 'dear, precious'; documented

Variations

DrasenDraganDrazhen

Nicknames

DrazDraco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drazen mean?

Drazen is a Croatian/Slavic name from drag- ('dear, precious'), kin to Dragan. The route is documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Drazen?

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

Is Drazen a boy or girl name?

Drazen is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Drazen?

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

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