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Vladyslav

♂ Boy

Pronounced VLAD-ih-slahv /ˈvlɑ.dɪ.slɑv/Medium

Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Vladislav — from the Slavic volodeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of rule; one who rules with glory'Low

In 30 seconds: Glory of rule; one who rules with glory: Vladyslav is Ukrainian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VLAD-ih-slahv').
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Origin LowUkrainian, Slavic
MeaningThe Ukrainian form of Vladislav — from the Slavic volodeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of rule; one who rules with glory'
U.S. rank (2025)#10613 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

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

Vladyslav is the Ukrainian form of Vladislav — from the Slavic volodeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory', hence 'glory of rule; one who rules with glory'. A crisp, classic name (said 'VLAD-ih-slahv').

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian families. Rare, glory-of-rule at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vladyslav is the Ukrainian form of Vladislav — 'glory of rule' (from volodeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory') — a crisp, classic name (said 'VLAD-ih-slahv').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Vladyslav — Ukrainian etymology

Variations

VladislavVladVladyslaw

Nicknames

Vlad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vladyslav mean?

Vladyslav is the Ukrainian form of Vladislav — 'glory of rule' (to rule + glory).

How do you pronounce Vladyslav?

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

Is Vladyslav a boy or girl name?

Vladyslav is a boy's name.

How popular is Vladyslav?

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

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