Boris
Bulgarian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Boris
The given name 'Boris' is derived from the Old East Slavic name 'Borislav', which is composed of 'bor' meaning 'wolf' and 'slav' meaning 'glory', and is of Slavic linguistic root.
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Etymology
The given name 'Boris' is derived from the Old East Slavic name 'Borislav', which is composed of 'bor' meaning 'wolf' and 'slav' meaning 'glory', and is of Slavic linguistic root. The name 'Boris' is commonly used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and Bulgaria, and has historical significance as the name of several medieval rulers, including Boris I of Bulgaria and Boris Godunov, the 16th-century Tsar of Russia.
Boris currently ranks #3,189 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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