Russian Baby Names

Russian baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Russian naming tradition. Our collection holds 27 Russian names, 17 for boys and 10 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Russian names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Russian names & meanings

AlyonaA torch, light; (Helen) — understated and quietly elegantRussian · Numerology 5AnatolyOf the sunrise, of the east — soft-sounding with strong rootsRussian · Numerology 7ArkadyOf Arcadia, an idyllic land — a small name carrying real depthRussian · Numerology 6FyodorGift of God; (Theodore) — rooted yet ready to travelRussian · Numerology 11GennadyNoble, well-born; generous — a classic with a fresh edgeRussian · Numerology 7IgorWarrior; (Ingvar) — distinctive without trying too hardRussian · Numerology 4InessaPure, chaste; (Agnes) — rooted yet ready to travelRussian · Numerology 22Klavdiya(Claudia) — distinctive without trying too hardRussian · Numerology 4LeonidLion, son of the lion — rooted yet ready to travelRussian · Numerology 5LyubovLove — distinctive without trying too hardRussian · Numerology 7MatveiGift of God; (Matthew) — a classic with a fresh edgeRussian · Numerology 7NadezhdaHope — rooted yet ready to travelRussian · Numerology 9RaisaEasy-going, carefree; a rose — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulRussian · Numerology 3RostislavGrowing glory — memorable across culturesRussian · Numerology 9SemyonGod has heard; (Simon) — rooted yet ready to travelRussian · Numerology 1StepanA crown; (Stephen) — a name with quiet staying powerRussian · Numerology 3SviatoslavSacred glory — a classic with a fresh edgeRussian · Numerology 5TatyanaFairy queen — a small name carrying real depthRussian · Numerology 1TimofeyHonouring God; (Timothy) — rooted yet ready to travelRussian · Numerology 3VadimRuler; (an early prince) — timeless and effortless to sayRussian · Numerology 22VasilisaQueenly, royal — a classic with a fresh edgeRussian · Numerology 11VladislavGlorious rule — a small name carrying real depthRussian · Numerology 3VsevolodRuler of all — a small name carrying real depthRussian · Numerology 33YaroslavBright, fierce glory — distinctive without trying too hardRussian · Numerology 5YefrosiniaJoy, mirth, delight — distinctive without trying too hardRussian · Numerology 4YegorA farmer; (George) — understated and quietly elegantRussian · Numerology 7YelenaLight, a torch; (Helen) — understated and quietly elegantRussian · Numerology 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Russian baby names?

Well-known Russian names in our collection include Alyona, Anatoly, Arkady, Fyodor, Gennady. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Russian names are listed here?

We currently list 27 Russian names — 17 for boys and 10 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Russian name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.