Stanislaus

Slavic

"someone who achieves glory or fame"

Stanislaus Origin and Meaning

The name Stanislaus is a boy's name meaning "someone who achieves glory or fame".

Stanislaus is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Polish culture where it's spelled Stanisław or Stanislav. The name combines two elements meaning 'to become' and 'glory,' essentially translating to 'achieving glory' or 'may you achieve glory.'

Stanislaus gained significance through Saint Stanislaus, a bishop and martyr who became Poland's patron saint. While maintaining popularity in Eastern European countries, it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking nations. The name carries an air of nobility and historical weight.

For families with Polish or Slavic heritage, Stanislaus offers a way to honor ancestral roots. Common nicknames include Stan, Stas, or Staś, providing more casual alternatives to the formal full name.

Stanislaus Rank in US Top 1000

# 948 in the US

Famous People Named Stanislaus

• Saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów (Stanislaus the Martyr) Bishop of Krakow
• Saint Stanislaus Kostka Polish Jesuit novice
• Saint Stanislaus Papczyński Polish founder of the Marian Fathers
• Stanislaus Hosius Polish cardinal and prince,bishop
• (Stanislaus Pascal) Franchot Tone American actor
• Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski son of Gloria Vanderbilt and Leopold Stokowski

The name Stanislaus in Pop Culture

• Stanislaus "Stan" Valchek character on TV's "The Wire"
• Stanislaus County California, USA