What does Vladimir mean?
Vladimir joins the Slavic for “rule” and “peace” or “great,” “famous ruler.”
What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is the Russian form of George, “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
Vladimir vs Yuri
Which is more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Vladimir today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 87 named Vladimir.
| Vladimir | Yuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ruler of peace | Farmer |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | VLAD-ee-meer | YOO-ree |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1913 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2016 (180) | 2022 (93) |
| In 2025 | 87 | 88 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Vladimir
Yuri
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Vladimir | Yuri |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 606 | 507 |
| 2010s | 1,583 | 629 |
| 2000s | 1,369 | 364 |
| 1990s | 967 | 270 |
| 1980s | 605 | 311 |
| 1970s | 437 | 269 |
| 1960s | 166 | 105 |
| 1950s | 95 | 0 |
| 1940s | 19 | 0 |
| 1930s | 81 | 0 |
| 1920s | 152 | 0 |
| 1910s | 110 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vladimir or Yuri more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Vladimir today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 87 named Vladimir.
What is the difference between Vladimir and Yuri?
Vladimir means Ruler of peace (Slavic origin), while Yuri means Farmer (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Vladimir or Yuri?
In US records, Vladimir first appears in 1913 and Yuri in 1961, so Vladimir has the longer recorded history.