The nameBogdan
Bogdan is a Slavic name meaning a gift from God. It reached the top 850 in England and Wales in 2020.
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
Bogdan comes from the Slavic bog, "God", and dan, "given".
Origin
Slavic.
History
In England and Wales Bogdan reached 812th place in 2020.
Popularity of the name Bogdan
Bogdan in the United States
Bogdan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 248 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Bogdan. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Bogdan in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 31 births a year.
Bogdan in France
Bogdan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 170 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Bogdan. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Bogdan in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 27 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Bogdan
Names from the same generation as Bogdan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bogdan mean?
Bogdan comes from the Slavic bog, "God", and dan, "given".
What is the origin of the name Bogdan?
Slavic.
Is Bogdan a girl's or a boy's name?
Bogdan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Bogdan?
In 2024, Bogdan was the 3254th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 37 births.
What are good sibling names for Bogdan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Iva, Reva, Roisin and Camelia for a sister, Lazar, Adem, Marwan and Sven for a brother.