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Vlad

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
Rule, prince, of the rule
Pronunciation
VLAD
Origin
English

From Slavic 'volod' meaning rule or prince.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, English

Commonly used in: Russia, Eastern Europe, United States

Alternate spellings

  • VolodSlavic

    Original form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Vlad the Impaler

    c. 1428–1476

    Voivode of Wallachia, the inspiration for Dracula.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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