What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is the Russian form of George, “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
What does Miroslav mean?
Miroslav joins the Slavic for “peace” and “glory.”
Yuri vs Miroslav
Which is more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Miroslav today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
| Yuri | Miroslav | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Farmer | Peace and glory |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | YOO-ree | MEE-roh-slahv |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1983 |
| Peak year | 2022 (93) | 2014 (18) |
| In 2025 | 88 | 10 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Yuri
Miroslav
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Yuri | Miroslav |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 507 | 48 |
| 2010s | 629 | 79 |
| 2000s | 364 | 23 |
| 1990s | 270 | 0 |
| 1980s | 311 | 7 |
| 1970s | 269 | 0 |
| 1960s | 105 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yuri or Miroslav more popular?
Yuri is more popular than Miroslav today: about 88 US babies were given the name Yuri in 2025, compared with 10 named Miroslav.
What is the difference between Yuri and Miroslav?
Yuri means Farmer (Slavic origin), while Miroslav means Peace and glory (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Yuri or Miroslav?
In US records, Yuri first appears in 1961 and Miroslav in 1983, so Yuri has the longer recorded history.