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BoyProto-Slavic origin3 syllables

Stanislav

Literal root meaning: “to stand, become + glory”

About the name Stanislav

Stanislav is a boy name with Proto-Slavic roots, literally “to stand, become + glory”. It is related to Stanislaus, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Stanislav ranked #11807 for boys in the US, with 6 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2017. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Stanislav were boys.

Etymology

Equivalent to Stanislaus, which comes from Proto-Slavic, meaning “to stand, become” + “glory”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Stanislav”, “Stanislaus”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#11807
In 2015
#7013
Babies in 2025
6

Popularity of Stanislav, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.