Vladimir
Meaningruler of peace · Slavic
Vladimir is a Mexican boy name meaning “ruler of peace”, with Slavic roots. Slavic names are often built around peace, glory or love. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Vladimir would score 14 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
- GenerationVladimir peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Vladimir you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Vladimir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 19,646 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryVladimir first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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About the name Vladimir
Vladimir is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “ruler of peace”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Vladimir
What does the name Vladimir mean?
Vladimir means “ruler of peace” and comes from Slavic. Names built around “peace” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Axel (“father of peace”), Solomon (“peace”), Salem (“peace”) and Amani (“peace”).
What is the origin of the name Vladimir?
Vladimir is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Slavic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Vladimir a boy or girl name?
Vladimir is a boy name. In 2025, 87 US boys were named Vladimir.
How popular is the name Vladimir?
Vladimir ranked #1,826 for US boys in 2025, given to 87 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #1,040. Over the last five years it has slipped 363 places.
What names are similar to Vladimir?
If you like Vladimir, you might also like Axel, Solomon, Salem and Amani.
What should I know before naming my baby Vladimir?
Vladimir is a Mexican boy name meaning “ruler of peace”, with Slavic roots. Slavic names are often built around peace, glory or love. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.