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