Slavic Boy Names

Kir

Russian variation of Cyrus, Persian

"sun"

As attractive and straightforward as Kir may be, you may wish to go with the Irish spelling Keir (of different origins), due to Kir's association with the French cocktail.

Milos

Slavic

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Milos, typically spelled Miloš, derives from various names including the Slavic element, milŭ , such as Miloslav, Bogomil, or Milrad. Popular in the Czech Republic, the name is also used in Serbia,…

Jarek

Slavic

"spring"

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.

Persey

Spelling variation of Percy or form of Perseus

"one who pierces the valley; to destroy"

A spelling variation of vintage Percy or a Bulgarian, Ukrainian, and Russian form of the Greek Persey. In the first case, the pronunciation is PUR-see, while in the second, it would likely be…

Avel

Avel is a masculine name with varied origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic traditions, particularly Russian, it's a form of Abel, from the Hebrew 'hevel' meaning 'breath' or 'vanity,' known…

Iosif

Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph

"Jehovah increases"

Yefrem

Yefrem is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ephraim, which means 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' In the Bible, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and the founder of one of…