Russian Names for Boys
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Orel
Hebrew
"light of God"
Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.
Panas
Russian
"immortal"
Enviable meaning, but off-putting sound.
Pasha
Russian, diminutive of Pavel
"small, humble"
Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…
Pavel
Russian variation of Paul
"small"
Pavel may be widespread in the former Soviet Union, but it has a somewhat impoverished image here.
Panya
Short form of Pavel
"small"
Panya is a Russian diminutive that sounds a tad feminine to the Western sensibility.
Pyotr
Russian variation of Peter
For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.
Rostya
Rostya is a masculine name with Slavic origins, most likely serving as a diminutive form of Rostislav, which combines elements meaning "growth" and "glory" or "fame." The name is most common in…
Slavik
Slavik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Czech, Slovak, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. It derives from "slava," meaning "glory" or "fame" in Slavic languages. The…
Slava
Slavic
"glory"
Bold and spirited sounding Slavic short form of male and female names containing the element slava "glory".
Slavka
Slavka is traditionally a masculine name in Slavic cultures, particularly found in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Slavic element 'slav' meaning 'glory' or…
Rurik
Russian variation of Roderick, German
"famous ruler"
Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.
Rolan
Rolan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, including as a variation of Roland, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land,' referring to someone famous throughout the…
Samoyla
Samoyla is a masculine name with Slavic origins, likely derived from the Hebrew name Samuel (meaning 'heard by God') but adapted with a distinctive Slavic suffix. This uncommon name appears primarily…
Samvel
Samvel is a masculine name of Armenian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning "heard by God" or "name of God." In Armenian culture, Samvel has been widely used for centuries and remains…
Samuil
Russian; Bulgarian, from Hebrew
"told by God"
The Russian and Bulgarian variant of Samuel.
Sascha
German variation of Sasha
"defending warrior"
In Europe, this name is mostly male, but here it's more fashionable for girls. It's a diminutive of Alexander.
Serge
French variation of ancient Roman family name Sergius
"servant"
Old saints' and popes' name that went to France in the 1920s with the Russian Ballets Russes; in its Russian form, Sergei, it retains an artistic, almost effete air.
Sergei
Russian variation of Sergius
Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.
Sergeyka
Sergeyka is a masculine diminutive form of Sergei (or Sergey), which is the Russian equivalent of Sergius. The name has Slavic origins, particularly Russian, where diminutive suffixes like '-ka' are…
Sergey
Sergey is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. It derives from the Latin name Sergius, which possibly meant 'servant' or originated…