What does Miroslav mean?
Miroslav joins the Slavic for “peace” and “glory.”
What does Vladimir mean?
Vladimir joins the Slavic for “rule” and “peace” or “great,” “famous ruler.”
Miroslav vs Vladimir
Which is more popular?
Vladimir is more popular than Miroslav today: about 87 US babies were given the name Vladimir in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
| Miroslav | Vladimir | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace and glory | Ruler of peace |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | MEE-roh-slahv | VLAD-ee-meer |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 2014 (18) | 2016 (180) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 87 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Miroslav
Vladimir
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Miroslav | Vladimir |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | 606 |
| 2010s | 79 | 1,583 |
| 2000s | 23 | 1,369 |
| 1990s | 0 | 967 |
| 1980s | 7 | 605 |
| 1970s | 0 | 437 |
| 1960s | 0 | 166 |
| 1950s | 0 | 95 |
| 1940s | 0 | 19 |
| 1930s | 0 | 81 |
| 1920s | 0 | 152 |
| 1910s | 0 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miroslav or Vladimir more popular?
Vladimir is more popular than Miroslav today: about 87 US babies were given the name Vladimir in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
What is the difference between Miroslav and Vladimir?
Miroslav means Peace and glory (Slavic origin), while Vladimir means Ruler of peace (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Miroslav or Vladimir?
In US records, Miroslav first appears in 1983 and Vladimir in 1913, so Vladimir has the longer recorded history.