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Miroslav

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-roh-slahv /ˈmi.roʊ.slɑv/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic mir, 'peace; world', + slava, 'glory' — 'peace and glory; great glory'Low

In 30 seconds: Peace and glory: Miroslav is Slavic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEE-roh-slahv').
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic mir, 'peace; world', + slava, 'glory' — 'peace and glory; great glory'
U.S. rank (2025)#8036 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419832025

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

Miroslav comes from the Slavic mir, 'peace; world', + slava, 'glory' — 'peace and glory; great glory' (borne by medieval Slavic princes). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MEE-roh-slahv'; nickname Miro).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, peace-and-glory at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Miroslav joins the Slavic mir, 'peace; world', and slava, 'glory' — 'peace and glory; great glory' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'MEE-roh-slahv').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Miroslav — Slavic etymology

Variations

MiroslawMiroslavoMirko

Nicknames

Miro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miroslav mean?

Miroslav is Slavic for 'peace and glory; great glory' (mir, 'peace', + slava, 'glory').

How do you pronounce Miroslav?

It's said MEE-roh-slahv /ˈmi.roʊ.slɑv/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miroslav a boy or girl name?

Miroslav is a boy's name.

How popular is Miroslav?

Miroslav is a rare name in the U.S.

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