What does Miroslav mean?
Miroslav joins the Slavic for “peace” and “glory.”
What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is the Russian form of George, “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
Miroslav vs Yuri
Which is more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Miroslav today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
| Miroslav | Yuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace and glory | Farmer |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | MEE-roh-slahv | YOO-ree |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2014 (18) | 2022 (93) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 88 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Miroslav
Yuri
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Miroslav | Yuri |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | 507 |
| 2010s | 79 | 629 |
| 2000s | 23 | 364 |
| 1990s | 0 | 270 |
| 1980s | 7 | 311 |
| 1970s | 0 | 269 |
| 1960s | 0 | 105 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miroslav or Yuri more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Miroslav today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
What is the difference between Miroslav and Yuri?
Miroslav means Peace and glory (Slavic origin), while Yuri means Farmer (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Miroslav or Yuri?
In US records, Miroslav first appears in 1983 and Yuri in 1961, so Yuri has the longer recorded history.