103 Russian Baby Boy Names - Page 3

Strong and attractive form of Cyril.

Notably borne by Faustin Soulouque, a 19th-century president, and later emperor, of Haiti.

Lively Russian choice born by several saints.

This form got noticed as the first name of long-reigning Russian president Brezhnev; other bearers include playwright and short-story writer Andreyev, Leonid the Magnificent,a Russian performance artist on America's Got Talent, and Leonid McGill, the protagonist of a Walter Mosley private eye series. All in all, though, Leonid is not the most likely to join the pride of lion-related names here.

Eastern European variation of Felix.

Funny, you don't sound Russian.

Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.

Among the most wearable Russian boy names for an English-speaking child.

Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

Resembling Orion, a current favorite, Kirion is a Russian name ready for import.

Myron still has ways to go before sounding stylish again, but this Eastern European variation has a more contemporary look.

Isidore and variants are remarkably underused and ripe for revival, a la Theodore and company.

Zakhar would make a fresh way to honor a Zachary, particularly if you have Russian heritage.

Ukrainian Artem (ar-TEM) and Russian Artyom/Artiom (which can also be transcribed as Artem, though still pronounced ar-TYOM in Russian) are ultimately derived from the name of the Greek goddess Artemis: goddess of the moon and hunting. The meaning of her name is unknown, though it may be related to the Greek for "safe" or for "butcher".

Naum is rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas. It is a creative name via the prominent Russian Constructionist sculptor Naum Gabo.

This Old Russian name is mentioned in several genealogical sources, but few modern name books. Pronounced either to rhyme with David, or as zah-VEED, it can be a highly unusual alternative.

An attractive and rare alternative to Luke and Luca. Lucan is the Irish variation.