What does Miroslav mean?
Miroslav joins the Slavic for “peace” and “glory.”
What does Stanislav mean?
Stanislav joins the Slavic for “become” and “glory.”
Miroslav vs Stanislav
Which is more popular?
Miroslav is more popular than Stanislav today: about 10 US babies were given the name Miroslav in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
| Miroslav | Stanislav | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace and glory | Become glorious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | MEE-roh-slahv | STAH-nee-slahv |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1992 |
| Peak year | 2014 (18) | 2017 (18) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 6 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Miroslav
Stanislav
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Miroslav | Stanislav |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | 23 |
| 2010s | 79 | 135 |
| 2000s | 23 | 100 |
| 1990s | 0 | 45 |
| 1980s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miroslav or Stanislav more popular?
Miroslav is more popular than Stanislav today: about 10 US babies were given the name Miroslav in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
What is the difference between Miroslav and Stanislav?
Miroslav means Peace and glory (Slavic origin), while Stanislav means Become glorious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Miroslav or Stanislav?
In US records, Miroslav first appears in 1983 and Stanislav in 1992, so Miroslav has the longer recorded history.