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Boris

male

Meaning

"Fighter; Wolf"

Traditional Slavic name with debated etymology, borne by medieval rulers and widely used in Eastern Europe.

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Popularity History of Boris

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3328Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3328

Boris was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+241

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Boris

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Quick Facts

OriginSlavic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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