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Bohdan

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOH-dahn /ˈboʊ.dɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic bog, 'God', plus dan, 'given' — 'given by God, God's gift' (the Ukrainian/Czech Bogdan)High

In 30 seconds: God's gift: Bohdan is Slavic for 'given by God'. Strong, devout, and proud (Ukrainian hero Bohdan Khmelnytsky).

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Origin HighSlavic

MeaningFrom Slavic bog, 'God', plus dan, 'given' — 'given by God, God's gift' (the Ukrainian/Czech Bogdan)

U.S. rank (2025)#3673 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1952

Total births (all-time)≈ 924

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bohdan comes from Slavic bog, 'God', plus dan, 'given' — 'given by God, God's gift' (the Ukrainian and Czech form of Bogdan). A strong, devout name across Ukraine and Central Europe.

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and Slavic families. Rare, given-by-God at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Bohdan joins Slavic bog ('God') with dan ('given') — 'God's gift'; a strong, classic name (Ukrainian leader Bohdan Khmelnytsky).

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Bohdan — etymology

Variations

BogdanBogdanBohden

Nicknames

Bohdi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bohdan mean?

Bohdan is Slavic for 'given by God; God's gift'.

How do you pronounce Bohdan?

It's said BOH-dahn /ˈboʊ.dɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bohdan a boy or girl name?

Bohdan is a boy's name.

How popular is Bohdan?

Bohdan is a rare name in the U.S.