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