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