What does Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means “given by God” in the Slavic languages.
What does Vladimir mean?
Vladimir joins the Slavic for “rule” and “peace” or “great,” “famous ruler.”
Bogdan vs Vladimir
Which is more popular?
Vladimir is more popular than Bogdan today: about 87 US babies were given the name Vladimir in 2025, compared with 34 named Bogdan.
| Bogdan | Vladimir | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | Ruler of peace |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BOG-dahn | VLAD-ee-meer |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1954 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 2024 (37) | 2016 (180) |
| In 2025 | 34 | 87 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdan
Vladimir
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdan | Vladimir |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | 606 |
| 2010s | 249 | 1,583 |
| 2000s | 178 | 1,369 |
| 1990s | 89 | 967 |
| 1980s | 10 | 605 |
| 1970s | 17 | 437 |
| 1960s | 37 | 166 |
| 1950s | 10 | 95 |
| 1940s | 0 | 19 |
| 1930s | 0 | 81 |
| 1920s | 0 | 152 |
| 1910s | 0 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdan or Vladimir more popular?
Vladimir is more popular than Bogdan today: about 87 US babies were given the name Vladimir in 2025, compared with 34 named Bogdan.
What is the difference between Bogdan and Vladimir?
Bogdan means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Vladimir means Ruler of peace (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdan or Vladimir?
In US records, Bogdan first appears in 1954 and Vladimir in 1913, so Vladimir has the longer recorded history.