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Russian names - Baby names with the origin Russian

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Akseniya Hospitable, welcoming Russian Girl
Aksiniya Derived from Greek 'xenia' meaning 'hospitality' or 'guest/stranger'. Russian, Slavic Girl
Akulina Eagle Russian, Slavic Girl
Aleksandrovich Son of Aleksandr (Alexander) Russian, Slavic Boy
Aleksei Defender; 'defender of men' Russian Boy
Alekseys Defender; helper (from Greek 'Alexios' meaning 'defender, helper') Russian Boy
Alenushka Little Alena/Alyona - derived from Helen meaning 'light' or 'torch; bright' Russian Girl
Alevtina Likely 'truth' or 'truthful' (derived from Greek elements) Russian, Slavic Girl
Alexandrovna Daughter of Alexander Russian Girl
Alexej Defender of men; protector Russian, Slavic Boy
Alexsei Defender, protector Russian Boy
Alexsey Defender, protector Russian Boy
Alyonka Diminutive of Alyona/Alena - 'little Alyona'; ultimately from Helene meaning 'light' or 'torch'. Russian Girl
Alyonushka Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Alyona' - ultimately 'little light' or 'little torch/bright one'. Russian Girl
Alyoshenka Affectionate diminutive of Alexei; 'little defender' (from Greek Alexios: defender/helper). Russian Boy
Anastasij Resurrection; rebirth Greek, Russian Boy
Anastasiy Resurrection Greek, Russian Boy
Andrusha Manly, masculine, brave Russian Boy
Anisya Friendly, companionable (often linked to Arabic 'Anisa'); historically connected to Greek 'Anisia' Russian, Slavic Girl
Annatolya From the east; sunrise / dawn Greek, Russian Girl
Anoushkaa Sweet; beloved; a diminutive form often associated with 'grace' or 'sweet one' Armenian, Hindi, Persian, Russian, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl
Antey From the Greek mythological name Antaios/Antaeus, often interpreted as 'opponent' or 'he who faces/contends'. Greek, Russian Boy
Antoly Sunrise; from the east Greek, Russian Boy
Antosha Pet form of Anton; from Antonius, often interpreted as "priceless" or "of the Antonius family" Russian Boy
Anyaah Grace (from Anna/Hannah) or 'different/other' (from Sanskrit anya) English, Hebrew, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit Girl
Arinushka Little Arina; derived from Irina/Irene meaning "peace" Russian, Slavic Girl
Aristarkh Best ruler (from Greek aristos 'best' + arkhos 'ruler') Greek, Russian Boy
Arkadi From Arcadia - 'of Arcadia', referring to the pastoral region in Greece Greek, Russian Boy
Arkadiya From Arcadia (a region in Greece); pastoral, idyllic Greek, Russian Boy
Arkasha Man from Arcadia; 'Arcadian' (associated with the pastoral region of Arcadia in Greece) Russian Boy
Arsenyev Virile, strong Russian Boy
Arsenyevich Son of Arseny; Arseny means 'virile, masculine, strong' Russian Boy
Añya Grace (from Anna/Hannah); also "other/another" (Sanskrit) Russian, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl
Catya Pure Russian Girl
Ceca Light, brightness Russian, Serbian, Slavic Girl
Chaika Seagull (from the Slavic word 'chayka') Russian, Ukrainian Girl
Chelovik Man; person; human being Russian Boy
Dascha Holding firm the good German, Persian, Russian Girl
Dashen'ka Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Dasha' or 'little Daria' (Daria often interpreted as 'possessing goodness' or 'upholder of good') Russian Girl
Dashulya Affectionate diminutive of Daria, whose root is often interpreted as 'possessor' or 'wealthy' (from Old Iranian/Persian origins). Russian Girl
Dassa Unclear/origins mixed. Possibly from Sanskrit dāsa meaning 'servant' or 'devotee'; alternatively a form related to the Slavic diminutive Dasha (linked to Daria) with meanings tied to Daria (variously 'possessor'/'wealth' or 'sea'); also appears as a geographic/surname element in West Africa. Russian Girl
Dmitr Devoted to Demeter; follower of the earth/agriculture goddess Russian Boy
Dmitryi Devoted to Demeter (goddess of agriculture) Russian Boy
Dmitrys Devoted to Demeter (the Greek goddess of agriculture); 'follower of Demeter' or 'earth-lover'. Greek, Russian Boy
Doryfya Gift of God Greek, Russian Girl
Dusya Diminutive of Avdotya/Evdokia; ultimately from Greek Eudokia meaning 'good will' or 'good reputation'. Russian, Slavic Girl
Dymetri Follower of Demeter (Greek goddess of the harvest) Greek, Russian Boy
Edik Diminutive of Edward/Eduard - 'wealthy guardian' or 'guardian of riches'. Armenian, Russian Boy
Efim Well-spoken; of good repute Greek, Russian Boy
Egorka From 'George' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' Russian Boy

Russian name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Russian-origin name in our dataset.

328
Names in this origin
7
With data in 2025
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Births 2025
39,026
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