What is the origin of the name Darko?

Darko is a name of Polish origin.

How popular is the name Darko?

Darko is currently ranked #12688 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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BoyPolish

Darko

DAR-koh

Popularity

#12688

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Polish

Total Births

Peak Year

#11 in 2017

First Recorded

1987

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Darko is a Slavic name, commonly used in Serbia and Croatia. It means 'gift' or 'precious'.

Nickname Watch

Dar Daki

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Dar Daki

Similar Names

Zlatan Milos Stefan Nikola

Personality Traits

GenerousKindGiftedLoyal

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