List of Russian Baby Boy Names and their Meanings
A cute and a lovely baby boy has become a part of your family recently? Are you searching for a name that would sound unique and royal? Here are some Russian names provided in this Buzzle article for your special one.
Namrata Phatak
Moving with the Trend
According to the official civil registry figures in Russia, in 2012, maximum baby boys were registered by the name Alexander (Aleksander).
It is the happiest moment in the life of a couple when they have a baby. But it might be tough to find a perfect name for their little angel. Having an exotic and unique name for babies has become a trend these days. Following this trend, try out the Russian names given below, which are a mixture of traditional and contemporary ones. Some are cute, while others are unusual.
The Russian names given below come along with their meanings, which will help you choose the one you love, for your little prince. We have also prepared a list in alphabetical order to aid you in your name selection.
| Name | Meaning |
| A | |
| Abraham | Father of many nations |
| Adrik | Man of Adria |
| Ahmar | Immortal |
| Afanasy | Immortal |
| Albert | Nobel |
| Alek | Defender of man |
| Aleksander | Defender of man |
| Aleksei | Defender of man |
| Alik | Protector of mankind |
| Alyosha | One who helps man |
| Aloyoshenka | Defends mankind |
| Amaliji | Industrious |
| Anastas | Resurrection |
| Anatoly | Dawn, daybreak, or sunrise |
| Andrei | Manly |
| Andrick | Brave |
| Andrusha | Manly |
| Antinko | Inestimable |
| Antosha | Praiseworthy |
| Anton | Inestimable |
| Anzor | Free |
| Arkasha | Diminutive from Arckadi |
| Arkadi | Bold |
| Arman | Army man |
| Arseni | Masculine |
| Artem | Devoted to Artemis |
| Artemii | Name of Saint; Greek goddess of Moon |
| Artyom | Follower |
| Avel | Breath |
| Avgust | Venerated |
| B | |
| Baran | A noble warrior |
| Bogdasha | A gift from God |
| Bogumil | Behind the name |
| Bohdan | God has rendered |
| Boris | A fighter |
| Borya | A fighter |
| Brody | Second son |
| Bronislaw | Glorious armor |
| C | |
| Casimir | To destroy |
| Constantin | Steadfast |
| Cheslav | One who lives in a strong camp |
| Czar | Name of the Emperor |
| D | |
| Daniil | God is my Judge |
| Danya | Pet name for names starting with D |
| David | Beloved |
| Demyan | A tamer, A Greek God |
| Denya | God of Wine |
| Dima | A follower of Greek God |
| Dimah | Torrential rain |
| Dimitri | Earth lover |
| Dimochka | Devoted to |
| Denis | God of Wine |
| Dominik | Belonging to God |
| E | |
| Edik | Rich protector |
| Eduard | Rich protector |
| Efim | Fair speech, good voice |
| Efrem | A form of Hebrew name Ephraim |
| Egor | A farmer |
| Ermolai | A heap of stones |
| Evgeniy | Of noble descent |
| F | |
| Faddie | Bean farmer |
| Fadeaushka | Bold |
| Fadeyka | Brave |
| Fadeynka | A gift from God |
| Fedor | A powerful ruler |
| Feliks | Fortunate, lucky |
| Feofan | Epiphany |
| Filip | Love horses |
| Foka | Of Phocaea |
| Foma | Twin |
| Fredek | Peaceful ruler |
| Fyodor | A gift from God |
| G | |
| Galia | Calm |
| Ganya | God is my strength |
| Garry | Spear |
| Gav | Worships God |
| Gavrel | Worships God |
| Gavrie | Man of God |
| Gavrilovich | Worships God |
| Gavyn | Worships God |
| Gennadiy | Noble, generous |
| Geni | Well born |
| Georgy | Farmer |
| Gerasim | Honorable elder |
| German | Brother |
| Gleb | Heir of God |
| Gorya | Archer's bow, farmer |
| Gosha | Earth worker |
| Gregori | On the watch |
| Grisha | Watchful |
| H | |
| Hedeon | One who cuts trees, destroyer |
| I | |
| Iakov | Supplanter, a Russian version of Jacob |
| Igoryok | Farmer |
| Ilie | The Lord is God |
| Ilya | From Elijah |
| Ieremijah | The Lord will rise |
| Ieremiya | The Lord will rise |
| Ignat | Fiery |
| Igor | Warrior of peace |
| Igorek | Yew, bow+army |
| Igus | Yew, bow+army |
| Illarion | Cheerful |
| Ilya | Yahwe is my God |
| Immanuel | God is with us |
| Innokenti | Innocent |
| Ioann | God has favored me |
| Ioakim | From Job |
| Iosif | He will grow |
| Iov | God will establish |
| Ivan | God is gracious |
| Ivano | Medieval variant for Sir Walter Scott |
| J | |
| Jasha | Supplanter |
| Jeirgif | Russian form of George farmer |
| Jermijah | God will uplift |
| Jov | Supplanter |
| Jurek | Earth worker |
| Jurg | Farmer |
| K | |
| Karl | German name popular in Russia |
| Karol | Strong |
| Karolek | Strong |
| Kazimir | Keeper of peace |
| Kir | Farsighted, throne |
| Kiril | Lordly |
| Kliment | Merciful, mild |
| Kodiak | An island |
| Kolenka | Conquering people |
| Kolya | Victory of the people |
| Konstenka | Constant |
| Kostya | Steadfast |
| Kuzma | Harmony, universe |
| L | |
| Laurente | Russian form of Laurel |
| Laurentij | Crowded with Laurel |
| Laverenty | Of Laurentum |
| Lazar | My God has helped |
| Leonid | Lion |
| Lev | Lion |
| Lyova | Lion |
| M | |
| Makar | The blessed one |
| Maks | Great |
| Maksim | The greatest |
| Marat | Desired |
| Mark | Roman God of war |
| Marko | God of war |
| Markov | Of Mars |
| Matfei | God's gift |
| Matish | God's gift |
| Matvei | God has rewarded |
| Maximiano | Son of Maximus |
| Mikhail | One who resembles God |
| Miroslav | Peace and glory |
| Misha | God-like |
| Moisey | Drawn out of water |
| Moriz | Moorish, dark |
| Motya | God's gift |
| Misha | One who is like God |
| N | |
| Naum | The comforter |
| Nestor | Wisdom and longevity |
| Nikifor | The victory bearer |
| Nikita | Unconquered |
| Nikolai | Victory of people |
| Noe | Russian translation for Noah |
| O | |
| Oleg | Dedicated to God, Holy |
| Olegushka | Successful |
| Olik | Successful |
| Onisim | Profitable, useful |
| Orel | Eagel |
| Osip | Prosperity |
| P | |
| Pabiyan | Bean farmer |
| Pasha | Small and humble |
| Pankrati | Almighty |
| Patya | Most high, supreme |
| Pavel | Small and humble |
| Petya | Stone, rock |
| Prokhor | Leader of dance |
| Pyotr | Stone |
| R | |
| Ratmir | Peace protector |
| Radomil | Happy favor |
| Robert | Fame and bright |
| Rodion | Sprung from a hero |
| Roman | From Rome |
| Rostilav | Glory |
| Rurik | Famous ruler |
| Ruslan | Lion man |
| S | |
| Sachar | God remembers |
| Sasha | Defender of mankind |
| Semyon | God is listening |
| Senya | Crown or wreath |
| Sergei | Shepherd, servant |
| Serafim | Burning one, snake |
| Seriozenka | Attendant |
| Simon | The listener |
| Slava | Person of fame |
| Spiridon | Spirit |
| Stanislav | Glorious government |
| Stefan | Crown or wreath |
| Svyatopolk | Celebrating people |
| T | |
| Taras | Poseidon's son |
| Timofei | One who honors God |
| Tomek | Twin |
| Tolenka | From the east |
| Tolya | Dawn |
| Tosya | Beyond expectation |
| Trofim | Breadwinner |
| U | |
| Urie | God is light |
| Usbeorne | Divine warrior |
| Ustin | Little bear |
| V | |
| Vadim | The knowing one |
| Valerian | To be strong |
| Vanya | God is gracious |
| Varfolomei | Son of Talmai |
| Vassily | King |
| Vasya | King |
| Venedikt | Blessed |
| Veniamin | Son of the right hand |
| Vikenti | Conqueror |
| Viktor | Conqueror |
| Vitya | Vital |
| Vlad | Ruler |
| Vladimir | Peaceful ruler |
| Vladislav | Rules with glory |
| Vlasiy | Talks with lisp |
| Volya | Peaceful ruler |
| Vsevolod | Ruler of all |
| Vyacheslav | More glory |
| Y | |
| Yakim | Jehovah raises up |
| Yakov | Supplanter |
| Yaromir | Spring peace |
| Yaroslav | Glory of sun |
| Yasha | Defends men |
| Yefrem | Fruitful |
| Yegor | Farmer |
| Yermolai | People of Hermes |
| Yevgeny | Of noble descent |
| Yulian | Descended from Jupiter, youthful |
| Yuma | Chief's son |
| Yuri | Farmer |
| Z | |
| Zakhar | Whom God remembered |
| Zeno | Noble |
| Zernebog | Black God |
| Zhora | Farmer |
| Zigor | Farmer |
| Zinoviy | Life of Zeus |
| Zion | Highest point |
| Zivon | Alive, lively |
| Zory | Farmer |
The name you choose is the first gift to your baby. So, pull up your socks, use this list as a reference, and pick up the precise name for your child.
