Bogdan vs Boris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bogdan

Boy #3,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"given by God"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Romanian Polish Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,262
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bogdy, Dan

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Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

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Popularity Comparison

Bogdan Rank #3,262
Boris Rank #3,374

Bogdan is more popular, ranked #3262 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bogdan ___

  • Bogdan Alexander
  • Bogdan Michael
  • Bogdan James
  • Bogdan Ivan
  • Bogdan Victor

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bogdan

Dmitri Nikita Mila Natasha Ivan

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogdan or Boris more popular?

Bogdan is more popular, ranked #3262 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Bogdan and Boris mean?

Bogdan means "given by God" (Slavic origin). Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin).

Are Bogdan and Boris boy or girl names?

Bogdan is primarily a boy name. Boris is primarily a boy name.

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