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Wladislaw

Quick answerWladislaw derives from Slavic elements "vlad" (to rule) and "slav" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish, Russian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish and Russian nobility and royalty dating back to medieval times.

Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,131
TrendVintage
Peak year1931
Syllables3
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CultureSlavic
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,131

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

About the name Wladislaw

Wladislaw derives from Slavic elements "vlad" (to rule) and "slav" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish, Russian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish and Russian nobility and royalty dating back to medieval times.

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Etymology

Wladislaw derives from Slavic elements "vlad" (to rule) and "slav" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish, Russian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish and Russian nobility and royalty dating back to medieval times.

Wladislaw currently ranks #1,131 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.

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