Boris vs Ilian

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

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Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ian

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Ilian Rank #3,379

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #3379 for Ilian.

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

Ilian ___

  • Ilian James
  • Ilian Alexander
  • Ilian Sebastian
  • Ilian Thomas
  • Ilian Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Ilian

Dorian Julian Celeste Adriana Cassian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Ilian more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Boris and Ilian mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin).

Are Boris and Ilian boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Ilian is primarily a boy name.

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