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Yaroslav

♂ Boy

Pronounced yah-roh-SLAHV /ˌjɑ.roʊˈslɑv/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic yar, 'fierce; bright; ardent', + slava, 'glory' — 'fierce and glorious; bright glory'Low

In 30 seconds: Fierce and glorious; bright glory: Yaroslav is Slavic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yah-roh-SLAHV').
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic yar, 'fierce; bright; ardent', + slava, 'glory' — 'fierce and glorious; bright glory'
U.S. rank (2025)#8884 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619982025

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

Yaroslav comes from the Slavic yar, 'fierce; bright; ardent', + slava, 'glory' — 'fierce and glorious; bright glory' (borne by Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Kyiv). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yah-roh-SLAHV'; nickname Yarko).

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

Did you know? Yaroslav joins the Slavic yar, 'fierce; bright; ardent', and slava, 'glory' — 'fierce and glorious' — borne by Yaroslav the Wise of Kyiv — lyrical and classic (said 'yah-roh-SLAHV').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Yaroslav — Slavic etymology

Variations

JaroslavYaroslawIaroslav

Nicknames

Yarko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaroslav mean?

Yaroslav is Slavic for 'fierce and glorious; bright glory' (yar, 'fierce; bright', + slava, 'glory').

How do you pronounce Yaroslav?

It's said yah-roh-SLAHV /ˌjɑ.roʊˈslɑv/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Yaroslav a boy or girl name?

Yaroslav is a boy's name.

How popular is Yaroslav?

Yaroslav is a rare name in the U.S.

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