Boris
Boy name · Slavic · pronounced BOR-iss
Verified name
What does Boris mean?
Wolf or short or fighter
Origin and language
Slavic
Language family: Russian|Bulgarian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 901 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1406 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Borya
Variant: Borislav
Using Boris across cultures
Historic Slavic royal name borne by saints and rulers.
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