Boris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Boris Name at a Glance

Name	Boris
Meaning	Warrior. Famous Bearers: monster movie actor Boris Karloff and Russian president Boris Yeltsin.
Origin	Slavic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Boris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Boris means “Warrior. Famous Bearers: monster movie actor Boris Karloff and Russian president Boris Yeltsin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Boris Name Origin

Our database records Boris under Slavic origin. Browse more Slavic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Boris a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Boris is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Boris

When considering Boris for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.