Boris vs Opie

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

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Opie

Boy #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy friend, divine wealth"

Origin: Old English Os- prefix names

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,175
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Opie Rank #3,175

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 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

Opie ___

  • Opie James
  • Opie Lee
  • Opie Thomas
  • Opie Ray
  • Opie Dale
  • Opie Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Opie

Barney Otis Andy Ellie Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Opie more popular?

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Boris and Opie mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Opie means "wealthy friend, divine wealth" (Old English Os- prefix names origin).

Are Boris and Opie boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Opie is primarily a boy name.

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