What does Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means “given by God” in the Slavic languages.
What does Stanislav mean?
Stanislav joins the Slavic for “become” and “glory.”
Bogdan vs Stanislav
Which is more popular?
Bogdan is more popular than Stanislav today: about 34 US babies were given the name Bogdan in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
| Bogdan | Stanislav | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | Become glorious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BOG-dahn | STAH-nee-slahv |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1954 | 1992 |
| Peak year | 2024 (37) | 2017 (18) |
| In 2025 | 34 | 6 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdan
Stanislav
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdan | Stanislav |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | 23 |
| 2010s | 249 | 135 |
| 2000s | 178 | 100 |
| 1990s | 89 | 45 |
| 1980s | 10 | 0 |
| 1970s | 17 | 0 |
| 1960s | 37 | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdan or Stanislav more popular?
Bogdan is more popular than Stanislav today: about 34 US babies were given the name Bogdan in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
What is the difference between Bogdan and Stanislav?
Bogdan means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Stanislav means Become glorious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdan or Stanislav?
In US records, Bogdan first appears in 1954 and Stanislav in 1992, so Bogdan has the longer recorded history.