What does Stanislav mean?
Stanislav joins the Slavic for “become” and “glory.”
What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is the Russian form of George, “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
Stanislav vs Yuri
Which is more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Stanislav today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
| Stanislav | Yuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Become glorious | Farmer |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | STAH-nee-slahv | YOO-ree |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1992 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2017 (18) | 2022 (93) |
| In 2025 | 6 | 88 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Stanislav
Yuri
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Stanislav | Yuri |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | 507 |
| 2010s | 135 | 629 |
| 2000s | 100 | 364 |
| 1990s | 45 | 270 |
| 1980s | 0 | 311 |
| 1970s | 0 | 269 |
| 1960s | 0 | 105 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stanislav or Yuri more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Stanislav today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 6 named Stanislav.
What is the difference between Stanislav and Yuri?
Stanislav means Become glorious (Slavic origin), while Yuri means Farmer (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Stanislav or Yuri?
In US records, Stanislav first appears in 1992 and Yuri in 1961, so Yuri has the longer recorded history.