What is the origin of the name Vladimir?

Vladimir is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Vladimir?

Vladimir is currently ranked #1947 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Vladimir?

Vladimir is pronounced VLAH-dee-meer.

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Vladimir

VLAH-dee-meer

Popularity

#1947

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Russian

Total Births

6,102

Peak Year

#180 in 2016

First Recorded

1913

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Slavic name meaning 'famous ruler'.

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Vlad Vova

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Numerology

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Famous Namesakes

Vladimir Putin
Russian politician, current president.
Vladimir Nabokov
Russian-American novelist.

Nicknames

Vlad Vova

Similar Names

Boris Dimitri Sergei Nikolai

Personality Traits

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