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At a Glance: Name: Vladimir – Meaning: great in power, mighty ruler – Origin: Slavic (Old Russian/Church Slavonic) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: VLAD-ih-meer
Vladimir (VLAD-ih-meer) is a Slavic name with roots in Old Russian and Church Slavonic, carrying the meaning 'great in power, mighty ruler.' You may see it translated as 'ruler of peace' or 'ruler of the world,' but that reading comes from a later folk reinterpretation of the name's second part, which actually traces back to 'great' rather than peace or the world. It has a timeless, classic feel with a worldly touch.
Meaning & Origin of Vladimir
Meaning: Great in power, mighty ruler.
Origin: Slavic (Old Russian/Church Slavonic).
A common claim: Vladimir means 'ruler of the world' or 'ruler of peace' Actually: The 'peace'/'world' sense is a folk-etymology reinterpretation of the name's second element, which originally meant 'great' — the actual roots point to 'great in power,' not peace or the world.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vladimir
Phonetic: VLAD-ih-meer IPA: /ˈvlædɪmɪr/
Popularity of Vladimir
Vladimir peaked in 1997 at #1044 on the Social Security list with 123 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had slipped to #1947 with 81, based on Social Security data spanning 1913 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Vladimir mean?
Great in power, mighty ruler. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vladimir)
How do you pronounce Vladimir?
Vladimir is pronounced VLAD-ih-meer (IPA: /ˈvlædɪmɪr/).
Is Vladimir a popular name right now?
Vladimir peaked at #1044 in 1997 and is ranked #1947 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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