Slavic Boy Names

Ilary

Variation of Ilariy, Russian, Latin

"cheerful"

As a Russian name, Ilary is a masculine choice and an alternative transcription of Ilariy; as an Italian name, it is a variation of Ilaria and predominantly used as a girl name. Either way, the roots…

Semyon

Russian variation of Simon, Hebrew

"the listener"

Russian variation of Simon.

Evgeni

Evgeni is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Russian, Bulgarian, and other Eastern European cultures. It's the Slavic variation of Eugene, which derives from the Greek…

Matvey

Russian, from Hebrew

"gift of God"

A lively Russian form of Matthew with a unique and attractive ending sound.

Arseny

Arseny is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Arsenios, meaning 'virile' or 'strong.' This name has deep roots in Russian Orthodox tradition, with several saints bearing…

Gleb

Russian, from Old Norse

"God + inheritance, legacy"

A Saint's name almost unheard of outside of Russia and Moldova, Gleb comes from the Old Norse Guðleifr. Boris and Gleb were the first two saints to be canonised in Christian Kyivan Rus'. Recent years…

Vova

Vova is a masculine name of Slavic origin, most commonly used as a diminutive form of Vladimir in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. Vladimir itself means 'ruler of peace' or…

Flegont

Russian form of Phlegon, Greek

"burning"

A fiery and mythological name, Flegont is the Russian variation of the Greek name Phlegon. In Greek mythology, it is the name of one of the horses that pull the chariot of Helios (the sun god), while…

Avreliy

Avreliy is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin name Aurelius, which means 'golden' or 'golden one.' This name carries the weight of classical history, as Aurelius was a…

Gavril

Gavril is a masculine name with Slavic and Eastern European origins, serving as the Russian, Bulgarian, and Romanian equivalent of Gabriel. Derived from the Hebrew name 'Gavri'el,' it means 'God is…

Stanislav

Slavic

"someone who achieves glory or fame"

A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning. Stanislav has a variety…

Vikenti

Russian variation of Vincent, Latin

"conquering"

This form of the classic name Vincent is used throughout Russia.

Vitali

Russian, Ukrainian

"life"

Vitali is one of a large constellation of names and spellings that are all related to the word vital, meaning life.

Yevgeniy

Yevgeniy is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Eugene, a masculine name with Greek origins meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Derived from the Greek 'eugenēs' (εὐγενής), it carries connotations of good…

Falaley

Russian variation of Thalelaeus, Latin from Greek

"flourishing people"

An intriguing Russian name best known as that of a Fyodor Dostoyevsky character in his novel The Village of Stepanchikovo and its Inhabitants .

Petro

Petro is a masculine name with Slavic and Greek origins, serving as a variant of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly popular in Ukrainian, Russian,…

Mitrofan

Slavic and Russian variation of Metrophanes, Greek

"mother appearing, shining mother"

Mitrofan comes from the obscure Greek name Metrophanes. It is primarily used as a first name but is also seen as a surname in countries such as Romania.

Pyotr

Russian variation of Peter

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

Rostislav

Ziven

Slavic, Hebrew

"vigorous, lively; bright, radiant"

Ziven is a sleek choice with multicultural origins and a bright, energized feel to it. From its Slavic roots, it likely derives from the South Slavic word, živ meaning "alive, living", making it a…