Boris vs Carlisle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Carlisle Rank #3,294

Carlisle is more popular, ranked #3294 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

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

Carlisle ___

  • Carlisle James
  • Carlisle Edward
  • Carlisle Henry
  • Carlisle Thomas
  • Carlisle Alexander
  • Carlisle Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Carlisle

Emmett Edward Eleanor Rosalie Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Carlisle more popular?

Carlisle is more popular, ranked #3294 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Boris and Carlisle mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Carlisle means "fort at Luguvalium" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Boris and Carlisle boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Carlisle is primarily a boy name.

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