Boy name · Slavic

Vladimir

“Ruler of peace”

Meaning
Ruler of peace
Origin
Slavic
Gender
Boy
Syllables
3
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Classic
Used in
Slavic

Nicknames for Vladimir

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

Russian and Slavic
Vova, Volodya, Vlad

What people expect from a Vladimir

Vladimir is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.

The meaning is about peace and leadership. A name can't give a child peace, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a kind heart, a calm peacemaker.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Vladimir: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Vladimir · nickname: Vlad

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Ruler of peace".
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Questions about Vladimir

What does the name Vladimir mean?

Vladimir is a boy's name of Slavic origin meaning "Ruler of peace".

Is Vladimir a boy or girl name?

Vladimir is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Vladimir?

Vladimir is rare in the US. It is used in Slavic.

What are nicknames for Vladimir?

Common nicknames for Vladimir are Vova, Volodya and Vlad.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer