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