Boris: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Boris – Origin: Bulgar (Bulgar Turkic) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BOR-iss


Boris is a Bulgar (Bulgar Turkic) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Warrior — Bold, Brave, and Battle-Ready.

Meaning & Origin of Boris

Origin: Bulgar (Bulgar Turkic).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Boris

Phonetic: BOR-iss   IPA: /ˈbɔːrɪs/

Popularity of Boris

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.

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