They include ancient Slavic names Christian names and names popularized in soviet and post soviet Russia.

Most common russian names male. Its Greek for victorious people. Probably the most common Russian male names are. Borya Battle war or fight.

For female one can hear the following names on a daily basis. Turns out I like it quite a bit. Lion Lev means lion in a number of Slavic languages but I was still surprised to hear it used as Russian boys name.

You can translate Alexander from Greek as a defender. Top 50 Most Common Russian Names for Girls and for Boys. Male names originated from Slavic Greek and Biblical names are popular in Russia today.

Russian names come from many sources. This surname comes from the first name Ivan which was for centuries a very common name especially among the peasant class. The feminine form is the same plus an a at the end for most surnames ending in v and n.

This name has been traditionally popular in Moscow and has long been a close second. Vladimir and Dmitry are one of the most commonly used names in Russia. In Russia most surnames change depending on the gender of the person.

Another O name just as gallant as the first. This Russian baby name is similar to Nicholas of course but unique. The Most Popular Russian Surnames and Their Origins.