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Stanislav

♂ Boy

Pronounced STAH-nih-slahv /ˈstɑ.nɪ.slɑv/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic — stan, 'to stand/become; a camp', + slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of the camp; one who achieves/stands in glory'Low

In 30 seconds: Glory of the camp; one who achieves glory: Stanislav is Slavic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'STAH-nih-slahv').
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic — stan, 'to stand/become; a camp', + slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of the camp; one who achieves/stands in glory'
U.S. rank (2025)#11807 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719922025

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

Stanislav comes from the Slavic — stan, 'to stand/become; a camp', + slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of the camp; one who achieves/stands in glory'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'STAH-nih-slahv').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, glory-of-the-camp at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Stanislav joins the Slavic stan, 'to stand/become; a camp', and slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of the camp' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'STAH-nih-slahv').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Stanislav — Slavic etymology

Variations

StanislawStanislasStanislaus

Nicknames

StasStan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stanislav mean?

Stanislav is Slavic for 'glory of the camp; one who achieves glory' (stan + slava).

How do you pronounce Stanislav?

It's said STAH-nih-slahv /ˈstɑ.nɪ.slɑv/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stanislav a boy or girl name?

Stanislav is a boy's name.

How popular is Stanislav?

Stanislav is a very rare name in the U.S.

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