What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is the Russian form of George, “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
What does Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means “given by God” in the Slavic languages.
Yuri vs Bogdan
Which is more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Bogdan today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 34 named Bogdan.
| Yuri | Bogdan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Farmer | Given by God |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | YOO-ree | BOG-dahn |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1954 |
| Peak year | 2022 (93) | 2024 (37) |
| In 2025 | 88 | 34 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Yuri
Bogdan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Yuri | Bogdan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 507 | 189 |
| 2010s | 629 | 249 |
| 2000s | 364 | 178 |
| 1990s | 270 | 89 |
| 1980s | 311 | 10 |
| 1970s | 269 | 17 |
| 1960s | 105 | 37 |
| 1950s | 0 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yuri or Bogdan more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Bogdan today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 34 named Bogdan.
What is the difference between Yuri and Bogdan?
Yuri means Farmer (Slavic origin), while Bogdan means Given by God (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Yuri or Bogdan?
In US records, Yuri first appears in 1961 and Bogdan in 1954, so Bogdan has the longer recorded history.