Vlad

Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic

"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"

Vlad Origin and Meaning

The name Vlad is a boy's name of Russian origin meaning "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world".

The most famous Vlad was nicknamed "the Impaler." Enough said.

Popularity of the name Vlad

• 1726 Nameberry 2023
• 613 England 2023

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Famous People Named Vlad

• Vlad I Duke of Wallachia aka "Uzurpatorul"
• Vlad II Dracul Duke of Wallachia
• Vlad III Duke of Wallachia aka Dracula, posthumously dubbed Vlad the Impaler
• Vlad Călugărul half,brother of Vlad III
• Vlado Kreslin Slovene singer
• Vlad Miriță Romanian singer
• Volodymyr "Vlad" DeBrianskya Ukrainian singer

The name Vlad in Pop Culture

• Vladimir "Vlad" Masters/Plasmius antagonist in animated series "Danny Phantom"
• Vylad character in Aphmau's YouTube series