Boy Name
Bohdan
Bohdan is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Bohdan — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Boden is on your shortlist, Bohdan belongs in the same conversation.
Bohdan meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bohdan has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Bohdan as B·O·H·D·A·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Bohdan is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Bohdan variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bohdana, Bohdane, Bohdany, Bohda.
- Nicknames: Boh and B.
- Middle names: Pair Bohdan with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Bohdan middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Boden, Bethann, Bethanne, Bethanie, Betina — full picks on the sibling names for Bohdan guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Bohdan? Browse our names like Bohdan guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Bohdan
What does the name Bohdan mean?
Bohdan has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Bohdan?
The exact origin of Bohdan is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Bohdan?
Bohdan has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Bohdan a boy's or girl's name?
Bohdan is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Bohdan in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Bohdan sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Bohdan?
Names that share Bohdan's sound and style include Boden, Bethann, Bethanne, Bethanie, Betina.
What middle names pair well with Bohdan?
Good middle-name fits for Bohdan pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Bohdan is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Bohdan is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Bohdan?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bohdan share its rhythm without rhyming — Boden, Bethann, Bethanne all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.