Boy Name · Russian Origin
Vladimir
Vladimir means “Power”. It is a boy's name of Russian origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Vladimir is a boy baby name of Russian origin, meaning "Power". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Vladimir often also consider Valdemar.
Vladimir meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Power
Origin: Russian naming roots help connect Vladimir to related Russian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Vladimir as V·L·A·D·I·M·I·R, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Vladimir is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Vladimir variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Vladimira, Vladimire, Vladimiry, Vladimi.
- Nicknames: Vlad and V.
- Middle names: Pair Vladimir with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Vladimir middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Valdemar, Velton, Violette, Violetta, Violeta — full picks on the sibling names for Vladimir guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Vladimir? Browse our names like Vladimir 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 Vladimir
What does the name Vladimir mean?
Vladimir means "Power" and is of Russian origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Vladimir is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Vladimir?
Vladimir originates in Russian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Vladimir?
Vladimir has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Vladimir a boy's or girl's name?
Vladimir is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Vladimir in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Vladimir sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Vladimir?
Names that share Vladimir's sound and style include Valdemar, Velton, Violette, Violetta, Violeta.
What middle names pair well with Vladimir?
Good middle-name fits for Vladimir pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Vladimir is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Vladimir is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Vladimir?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Vladimir share its rhythm without rhyming — Valdemar, Velton, Violette all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.