What does Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means “given by God” in the Slavic languages.
What does Miroslav mean?
Miroslav joins the Slavic for “peace” and “glory.”
Bogdan vs Miroslav
Which is more popular?
Bogdan is more popular than Miroslav today: about 34 US babies were given the name Bogdan in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
| Bogdan | Miroslav | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | Peace and glory |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BOG-dahn | MEE-roh-slahv |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1954 | 1983 |
| Peak year | 2024 (37) | 2014 (18) |
| In 2025 | 34 | 10 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdan
Miroslav
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdan | Miroslav |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | 48 |
| 2010s | 249 | 79 |
| 2000s | 178 | 23 |
| 1990s | 89 | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 | 7 |
| 1970s | 17 | 0 |
| 1960s | 37 | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdan or Miroslav more popular?
Bogdan is more popular than Miroslav today: about 34 US babies were given the name Bogdan in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
What is the difference between Bogdan and Miroslav?
Bogdan means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Miroslav means Peace and glory (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdan or Miroslav?
In US records, Bogdan first appears in 1954 and Miroslav in 1983, so Bogdan has the longer recorded history.