Bogdan

Bogdan - A very unique male name

Bogdan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #3393. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bogdan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bogdan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bogdan. The baby boy name Bogdan was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2908 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bogdan peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 2409.

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Bogdan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bogdan is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,042 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,525.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bogdan is where you live.

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Bogdan origin and meaning

Slavic

God-given — from Bog, God, plus dan, given

Bogdan is a long-established Slavic name meaning God-given, the equivalent of Greek Theodore. It is common across Eastern Europe and appears in the American data through Slavic immigrant families. The name has a sturdy, traditional feel in every Slavic language that uses it.

Attested etymology

Bogdan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Bogdan, pop culture references for the name Bogdan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Bogdan, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Bogdan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bogdan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bogdan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOG-dahn · /ˈbɒɡdɑːn/

Around the world

• Bohdan (Ukrainian) — The Ukrainian cognate form.
• Bogdan (Polish) — Used as-is in Polish.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: BogDan

Famous bearers

• Bogdan Khmelnytsky — Ukrainian Cossack hetman who led the 1648 uprising (1595–1657) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

A strong Slavic classic with a transparent, appealing meaning.

Worth knowing

• In English the final -dan is sometimes flattened to -den.