Vladimir
Boy name · Slavic · pronounced vlah-DEE-mir
Verified name
What does Vladimir mean?
Renowned ruler
Origin and language
Slavic
Language family: Slavic|Russian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 851 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1226 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Vlado, Vlad
Variant: Volodymyr, Wladimir
Related: Volodymyr
Using Vladimir across cultures
A powerful Slavic name shared by Ukrainian and Russian traditions.
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