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Vladislav

♂ Boy

Pronounced VLAD-ih-slahv /ˈvlæd.ɪ.slɑv/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic vlad, 'to rule; power', plus slav, 'glory; fame'; 'glorious rule; one who rules with glory'Low

In 30 seconds: Glorious rule; one who rules with glory: Vladislav is Slavic 'glorious rule'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'VLAD-ih-slahv').
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom Slavic vlad, 'to rule; power', plus slav, 'glory; fame'; 'glorious rule; one who rules with glory'
U.S. rank (2025)#9647 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 637

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819932025

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

Vladislav comes from Slavic vlad, 'to rule; power', plus slav, 'glory; fame' — 'glorious rule; one who rules with glory'. A strong, classic name across Russian, Czech, and other Slavic lands (said 'VLAD-ih-slahv'; nickname Vlad).

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

Did you know? Vladislav joins the Slavic vlad, 'to rule', with slav, 'glory' — 'glorious rule; one who rules with glory' — a strong, classic name (said 'VLAD-ih-slahv').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Vladislav — Slavic etymology

Variations

VladislawWladyslaw

Nicknames

Vlad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vladislav mean?

Vladislav is Slavic for 'glorious rule; one who rules with glory' (vlad, 'rule', plus slav, 'glory').

How do you pronounce Vladislav?

It's said VLAD-ih-slahv /ˈvlæd.ɪ.slɑv/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vladislav a boy or girl name?

Vladislav is a boy's name.

How popular is Vladislav?

Vladislav is a rare name in the U.S.

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