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Vadim

♂ Boy

Pronounced vah-DEEM /vɐˈdim/Medium

Meaning: A Russian/Slavic name — variously linked to a root 'to rule' and 'to allege/to argue' (from Vadimir); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: To rule; to allege: Vadim is Russian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'vah-DEEM').
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Origin LowRussian, Slavic
MeaningA Russian/Slavic name — variously linked to a root 'to rule' and 'to allege/to argue' (from Vadimir); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#11893 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219932025

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

Vadim is a Russian/Slavic name — variously linked to a root 'to rule' and 'to allege/to argue' (from Vadimir; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'vah-DEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Slavic families. Rare, to-rule at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vadim is a Russian/Slavic name, variously linked to roots 'to rule' and 'to allege/argue' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'vah-DEEM').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Vadim — Russian; routes uncertain

Variations

VadymVadimeVadik

Nicknames

Vadik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vadim mean?

Vadim is a Russian/Slavic name, variously 'to rule' and 'to allege/argue'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Vadim?

It's said vah-DEEM /vɐˈdim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vadim a boy or girl name?

Vadim is a boy's name.

How popular is Vadim?

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

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