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Russia Baby Names

Russian baby names favor strong Slavic forms and saintly traditions.

Russia baby naming trends in Europe combine local tradition and global favorites. Russia is also known as Russian Federation.

Current high-interest names include boys like Alexander, Maxim, Artyom and girls like Sofia, Anna, Maria. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.

Most Popular Boy Names in Russia

Alexander
Greek
#1
Derived from the Greek 'Alexandros,' meaning 'defender of mankind.' Famous for Alexander the Great, it symbolizes conquest, vision, and leadership.
AL-ex-an-duh
Maxim
Latin
#2
The Russian and French short form of 'Maximilian,' meaning 'the greatest.' It is a strong, concise, and popular name.
MAX-im
Artyom
Greek
#3
A Russian variant of 'Artem,' meaning 'healthy,' 'robust,' or 'unharmed.' It is one of the most popular names for boys in modern Russia.
AR-tyom
Ivan
Hebrew
#4
The Slavic form of 'John,' meaning 'God is gracious.' It is one of the most iconic and widespread names in Russia, Bulgaria, and the Balkans.
IV-an
Dmitry
Greek
#5
The Russian form of 'Demetrius,' meaning 'follower of Demeter.' It is a classic and strong name with deep roots in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
DMIT-ry
Mikhail
Hebrew
#6
The Russian and Bulgarian form of 'Michael,' meaning 'who is like God?' It is a noble and timeless name with deep Eastern Orthodox roots.
MIK-hail
Kirill
Greek
#7
The Russian form of 'Cyril,' meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful.' It is a traditional and highly respected name with deep Orthodox roots.
KIR-ill
Nikolai
Greek
#8
The Russian and Scandinavian form of 'Nicholas,' meaning 'victory of the people.' It is a name associated with numerous tsars and saints.
NIK-ol-aee
Andrei
Greek
#9
The Romanian and Russian form of 'Andrew,' from the Greek 'Andreas,' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' It is a traditional and powerful name throughout Eastern Europe.
AND-reee
Egor
Greek
#10
A Russian variant of 'George,' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It is a classic and popular name in Russia.
EG-or

Most Popular Girl Names in Russia

Sofia
Greek
#1
The original Greek name meaning 'wisdom.' It is one of the most popular and timeless names globally, symbolizing intellect and grace.
SOF-iuh
Anna
Hebrew
#2
A universal name derived from the Hebrew 'Hannah,' meaning 'grace.' It is one of the most widespread names worldwide, symbolizing kindness and spiritual favor.
AN-nuh
Maria
Hebrew
#3
A universal name derived from 'Miriam,' meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' As the name of the mother of Jesus, it is one of the most common names worldwide.
MAR-iuh
Anastasia
Greek
#4
Derived from the Greek 'Anastasios,' meaning 'resurrection.' It is a classic name of immense spiritual depth and historical beauty.
AN-as-tas-iuh
Victoria
Latin
#5
A Latin name meaning 'victory.' In Roman mythology, Victoria was the personification of success. It is a timeless and noble global favorite.
VIC-tor-iuh
Daria
Persian
#6
The feminine form of 'Darius,' meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'kingly.' It is a classic name in Persia and popular in Russia and Italy.
DAR-iuh
Polina
Latin
#7
A Russian and Greek form of 'Paulina,' meaning 'small.' It has become an elegant and popular name in modern Russia and Eastern Europe.
POL-in-uh
Ekaterina
Greek
#8
The Russian form of 'Katherine,' meaning 'pure.' It is one of the most historical and noble names in Russian history, held by Catherine the Great.
EK-at-er-in-uh
Alina
Slavic
#9
A name found in Slavic and Germanic cultures, often meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful.' It is also associated with the name 'Adeline,' meaning 'noble.'
AL-in-uh
Ksenia
Greek
#10
The Russian and Polish form of 'Xenia,' meaning 'hospitable' or 'stranger.' It represents the ancient virtue of welcoming others with kindness.
KSEN-iuh

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