What does Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means “given by God” in the Slavic languages.
What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is the Russian form of George, “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
Bogdan vs Yuri
Which is more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Bogdan today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 34 named Bogdan.
| Bogdan | Yuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | Farmer |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BOG-dahn | YOO-ree |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1954 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2024 (37) | 2022 (93) |
| In 2025 | 34 | 88 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdan
Yuri
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdan | Yuri |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | 507 |
| 2010s | 249 | 629 |
| 2000s | 178 | 364 |
| 1990s | 89 | 270 |
| 1980s | 10 | 311 |
| 1970s | 17 | 269 |
| 1960s | 37 | 105 |
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdan or Yuri more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Bogdan today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 34 named Bogdan.
What is the difference between Bogdan and Yuri?
Bogdan means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Yuri means Farmer (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdan or Yuri?
In US records, Bogdan first appears in 1954 and Yuri in 1961, so Bogdan has the longer recorded history.