Gift or to give
Derived from the Slavic element 'dar' meaning gift. It was originally a diminutive of names containing this element, such as Bozidar, but has long been used as a standalone name across the Balkans.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Darko in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Serbian former NBA player
Montenegrin politician and diplomat
Croatian rock singer and songwriter