Trendy & Modern Russian Baby Boy Names for Your Newborn
Choosing a name for your newborn is a beautiful journey, and finding the perfect one can be a meaningful experience. For Russian parents, baby boy names often hold deep significance, reflecting values of faith, wisdom, and tradition. In 2025, the trend is all about modern names that carry traditional Russian meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Loakim (meaning ‘From Job.’), Maks (meaning ‘Great.’), and Nicolai (meaning ‘Russian form of Nicholas 'victory of the people'.’) are perfect choices. These names offer a blend of modern appeal with spiritual depth, making them ideal for today’s parents..
For those seeking more traditional yet modern-sounding names, Oleg, Pabiyan, and Roman are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Russian history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Russian baby boy names to find the one that resonates with your faith and family values. Give your child a name that’s not only meaningful but also stands out in today’s world.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Loakim | From Job. | Boy | 7 | |
| Lov | From Job. | Boy | 4 | |
| Luka | Russian form of Lucas 'light'. | Boy | 9 | |
| Lukasha | Russian form of Lucas 'light'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Maks | Great. | Boy | 8 | |
| Maksimillian | Great. | Boy | 6 | |
| Marko | Of Mars, the god of war. | Boy | 4 | |
| Markov | Of Mars, the god of war. | Boy | 8 | |
| Nicolai | Russian form of Nicholas 'victory of the people'. | Boy | 9 | |
| Nikita | Russian form of Nicholas 'victory of the people'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Nikolai | Victorious, conquerer of the people. Variant of Nicholas. | Boy | 8 | |
| Oleg | Holy. | Boy | 3 | |
| Olezka | Holy. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ony | Eagle. | Boy | 9 | |
| Oral | Eagle. | Boy | 1 | |
| Pabiyan | Russian form of Fabian 'bean farmer'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Pashenka | Little. | Boy | 3 | |
| Pavel | Little. | Boy | 2 | |
| PavIpv | Little. | Boy | 5 | |
| Roman | A Roman. | Boy | 7 | |
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| Romochka | A Roman. | Boy | 3 | |
| Rurik | Noted ruler. | Boy | 5 | |
| Sacha | Helper and defender of mankind | Boy | 5 | |
| Sanya | Defender of man. | Boy | 6 | |
| Sasha | Defender of man. | Boy | 3 | |
| Semyon | Russian form of Simon 'God is heard'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Tamryn | Palm tree. Variant of Tamar. Biblical Tamara was daughter of King David and sister to Absalom. | Boy | 1 | |
| Tasha | Abbreviation of Natasha - the Russian form of the English Natalie 'Born at Christmas.'. | Boy | 4 | |
| Tolenka | From the east. | Boy | 6 | |
| Tolya | From the east. | Boy | 1 | |
| Valerii | Brave. | Boy | 4 | |
| Valerik | Brave. | Boy | 6 | |
| Vanechka | God's gift. | Boy | 2 | |
| Vanyusha | God's gift. | Boy | 3 | |
| Yakov | Supplanter. Variant of Jacob. | Boy | 2 | |
| Yaremka | Appointed by God. | Boy | 2 | |
| Yasha | Defends man. | Boy | 9 | |
| Yerik | Appointed by God | Boy | 5 | |
| Zhenechka | Noble. | Boy | 9 | |
| Zhenya | Noble. | Boy | 7 | |
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| Zhorah | Farmer. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ziven | Alive. | Boy | 4 | |
