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Stanis

Quick answerStanis is derived from the Slavic root "stan," meaning "to stand" or "to become," combined with the diminutive suffix "-is," thus signifying "one who stands" or "steadfast." The name is primarily used in Polish, Lithuanian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Eastern European nobility and…

Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,202
TrendStable
Peak year2003
Syllables2
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CulturePolish/Lithuanian
ReligionChristianity
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,202

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Stanis

Stanis is derived from the Slavic root "stan," meaning "to stand" or "to become," combined with the diminutive suffix "-is," thus signifying "one who stands" or "steadfast." The name is primarily used in Polish, Lithuanian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Eastern European nobility and Christian traditions.

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Etymology

Stanis is derived from the Slavic root "stan," meaning "to stand" or "to become," combined with the diminutive suffix "-is," thus signifying "one who stands" or "steadfast." The name is primarily used in Polish, Lithuanian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Eastern European nobility and Christian traditions.

Stanis currently ranks #4,202 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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