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Zvonko

Quick answerZvonko is a South Slavic masculine name derived from the root "zvon" meaning "bell," with the diminutive suffix "-ko" appended, literally translating to "little bell" or "bell-like." The name is primarily used among Serbs, Croats, and other South Slavic peoples, with historical usage concentrated in the former…

South Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,556
TrendVintage
Peak year1973
Syllables2
OriginSouth Slavic
LanguageSerbian/Croatian
CultureSouth Slavic
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,556

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zvonko

Zvonko is a South Slavic masculine name derived from the root "zvon" meaning "bell," with the diminutive suffix "-ko" appended, literally translating to "little bell" or "bell-like." The name is primarily used among Serbs, Croats, and other South Slavic peoples, with historical usage concentrated in the former Yugoslavia region during the 20th century.

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Etymology

Zvonko is a South Slavic masculine name derived from the root "zvon" meaning "bell," with the diminutive suffix "-ko" appended, literally translating to "little bell" or "bell-like." The name is primarily used among Serbs, Croats, and other South Slavic peoples, with historical usage concentrated in the former Yugoslavia region during the 20th century.

Zvonko currently ranks #1,556 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.

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