What does Stanislav mean?
Stanislav joins the Slavic for “become” and “glory.”
What does Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means “given by God” in the Slavic languages.
Stanislav vs Bogdan
Which is more popular?
Bogdan is more popular than Stanislav today: about 34 US babies were given the name Bogdan in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
| Stanislav | Bogdan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Become glorious | Given by God |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | STAH-nee-slahv | BOG-dahn |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1992 | 1954 |
| Peak year | 2017 (18) | 2024 (37) |
| In 2025 | 6 | 34 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Stanislav
Bogdan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Stanislav | Bogdan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | 189 |
| 2010s | 135 | 249 |
| 2000s | 100 | 178 |
| 1990s | 45 | 89 |
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 | 37 |
| 1950s | 0 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stanislav or Bogdan more popular?
Bogdan is more popular than Stanislav today: about 34 US babies were given the name Bogdan in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
What is the difference between Stanislav and Bogdan?
Stanislav means Become glorious (Slavic origin), while Bogdan means Given by God (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Stanislav or Bogdan?
In US records, Stanislav first appears in 1992 and Bogdan in 1954, so Bogdan has the longer recorded history.