Dragon or precious
Derived from the South Slavic element 'drag' meaning 'dear' or 'precious'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Latin 'draco', meaning 'dragon' or 'serpent'. It is a common name in Balkan countries but remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Drago isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,372 in 2024.
The formidable Soviet boxer and antagonist · Rocky IV
Award-winning Slovenian novelist and playwright
Croatian professional basketball player
The villainous dragon hunter · How to Train Your Dragon 2
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
