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Slavic Names for Boys

Slavic names for boys stem from the diverse countries and cultures of a vast linguistic territory, which stretches from Central and Eastern Europe right across to Northern Asia. Russian is the biggest and best-known of the Slavic languages, but the strong Slavic boy names on this list come from all over: from pan-Slavic Milan, to Slovenian Tibor, to lively Polish Ziven. With their strong sounds and fashionable shapes, these super-rare boy names of Slavic origin feel bang on-trend in the English-speaking world right now.

Browse our full selection of striking Slavic boys' names below. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
  1. AugustusHeart
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"
    • Description:

      Parents are beginning to look at imposing, somewhat fusty-sounding names like this one with fresh eyes: they definitely make a strong statement.
  2. MilanHeart
    • Origin:

      Italian place name, Slavic, Sanskrit "gracious, dear; union"
    • Meaning:

      "gracious, dear; union"
    • Description:

      As Mila rises for girls, so Milan is becoming a more popular option for boys, especially after singer Shakira chose it for her son. After a 55-year hiatus, it reentered the Top 1000 in 2013 and is heading dramatically upward.
  3. VladimirHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
    • Description:

      Vladimir is a cultured and deep-rooted Slavic name associated in this country with cultural figures including piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz and the author of Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov.
  4. EmilianHeart
    • Origin:

      Romanian form of Emil
    • Meaning:

      "rival"
    • Description:

      With the new trend of boys' names rising on the heels of their popular sisters, the unusual-yet-familiar-feeling Emilian might become better known thanks to its relationship to Emily and Emilia/Amelia. Rather than being two branches of the same tree, Emilian and Emily are actually one tree while Emmett and Emma hang on a whole separate tree. But all have a lot of modern appeal, and Emilian may be a more attractive and intriguing male form than Emil. There was a St. Emilian.
  5. BorisHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "to fight"
    • Description:

      Boris is one of the old Russian names being revived by chic Europeans; it hasn't quite made a comeback yet in the U.S., but it does have potential.
  6. JarekHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "spring"
    • Description:

      Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
  7. JovanHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of John, or Latin
    • Meaning:

      "Jove-like, majestic"
    • Description:

      Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for John. It is in fact the Slavic variation of John and may be an original way to honor an ancestral John.
  8. NicolaiHeart
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian and Slavic form of Nicholas
    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"
    • Description:

      Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.
  9. DamekHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of Adam
    • Meaning:

      "son of the red earth"
    • Description:

      Damek, which you might think of as Adam with a Slavic accent, considerably freshens up the original.
  10. TiborHeart
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Slovene
    • Meaning:

      "of Tibur (Tivoli)"
    • Description:

      Commonly heard in Hungary and some Slavic countries, Tibor has a large measure of continental dash. The name derives from the Roman town of Tibur, now called Tivoli. It is a Top 100 pick for baby boys in its native Hungary.
  11. ZivenHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "vigorous, lively"
    • Description:

      This version is a bit more in tune with modern tastes.
  12. BazelHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of Basil
    • Meaning:

      "regal"
    • Description:

      Gives a good boy name a bad boy feel.
  13. KristofHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bearer of Christ"
    • Description:

      Attractive attenuated form of the popular Christopher, well used throughout Europe, appearing as Christophe in France and Christoph in Germany.
  14. MichalHeart
    • Origin:

      Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
    • Description:

      Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.
  15. VladislavHeart
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "glorious rule"
    • Description:

      In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
  16. AnatolHeart
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      • ChristoHeart
        • Origin:

          Slavic
        • Meaning:

          "one who carries Christ"
        • Description:

          This unusual name, which is jauntier than Chris when used as a diminutive of Christopher, is associated with the Bulgarian installation artist of that name, responsible for wrapping many public institutions and known especially for The Gates of Central Park and Running Fence. Christo is his full given name.
      • TomanHeart
        • LadislasHeart