Boris
b(o)-ris
US Popularity:7612
Origin:Slavic
Meaning:Battler, warrior; Short; Wolf; Snow leopard; Heavenly, god-like; Success
Boris is a boy's name of Slavic origin. Mysterious in nature, Boris is said to be an alternate of Bogoris, with a multitude of meanings from Bulgarian, Turkish, and Persian roots. It is said to signify “battler,” “warrior,” “short,” “wolf,” “snow leopard,” “heavenly,” “god-like,” and “success,” amongst others. If you want to inspire baby to be strong and fierce when facing challenges, Boris is an old-school name with lots of charm. You can also create a quirky nickname by shortening it to Bo or Bori.
Famous People Named Boris
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Boris BeckerTennis Player
- Boris PasternakNovelist, Poet
Boris Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Boris is currently #2694 on The Bump
Boy:Boris is currently #1520 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Boris is currently #7612 in U.S. births
Boy:Boris is currently #3557 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3557
in 2023
- 144
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 354
Behind the Name, Boris, April 2024
Name Doctor, Boris
Online Etymology Dictionary, Boris, October 2017
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