Boris: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A fighting name meaning battle and glory, fierce and renowned.
- Origin
- Russian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2523
- Peak
- #871 in 1962
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Boris Means
Boris is a boy name of Russian origin. A fighting name meaning battle and glory, fierce and renowned.
How Popular Boris Is
Boris currently ranks #2523 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #871 in 1962. It is rising.
Good to Know About Boris
- At its most popular, Boris reached #871 in the U.S. in 1962.
- Boris has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Boris is a name with Russian cultural heritage.
Names Like Boris
Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Boris
Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Boris.
Questions About Boris
What does Boris mean?
Boris is a boy name of Russian origin. A fighting name meaning battle and glory, fierce and renowned.
How popular is Boris?
Boris currently ranks #2523 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #871 in 1962. It is rising.
Where does Boris come from?
Boris comes from Russian roots. At its most popular, Boris reached #871 in the U.S. in 1962.
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