Vladimir is a boy's name of Russian origin meaning “Vladimir means 'ruler of the world' or 'to rule with greatness'. It is a name associated with many historical figures, especially in the context of Russian leadership..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Vova, Vlad. As of 2026, Vladimir ranks #843 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #402 in 1913.
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VLAH-dee-meer
Phonetic spelling
Currently #843 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Vladimir means “Vladimir means 'ruler of the world' or 'to rule with greatness'. It is a name associated with many historical figures, especially in the context of Russian leadership..” It is a boy's name of Russian origin.
Vladimir is pronounced VLAH-dee-meer.
Vladimir is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Vladimir currently ranks #843 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Vladimir include Vova, Vlad.
Middle names that pair well with Vladimir include Vladimir Alexey, Vladimir Sergeyevich, Vladimir Boris.
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