Boris
b(o)-ris
US Popularity:7311
Origin:Slavic
Meaning:small; battle glory; wolf
Boris is a boy's name of Slavic origin. Derived from Barys, it means "small" or "battle glory." Boris may also stem from the Turkic word böri, meaning "wolf." If you want to inspire baby to be strong and fierce when facing challenges, Boris is an old-school name with lots of charm. You can also create a quirky nickname by shortening it to Bo or Bori.
Famous People Named Boris
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Boris BeckerTennis Player
- Boris PasternakNovelist, Poet
Boris Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Boris is currently #2331 on The Bump
Boy:Boris is currently #715 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Boris is currently #7311 in U.S. births
Boy:Boris is currently #2522 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7311
in 2022
- 1029
from 2021
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