Wolf, short, or fighter
The name Boris has complex roots, likely deriving from the Turkic word 'bogori' meaning wolf or the Slavic 'borot' meaning to fight. It gained prominence in the 9th century through Saint Boris I of Bulgaria and later became a staple of Russian and Eastern European royalty.
About 37 boys were named Boris in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning author of Doctor Zhivago
Iconic English actor known for horror films
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Former world No. 1 professional tennis player
First President of the Russian Federation
Antagonist and spy · The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
Intergalactic criminal and antagonist · Men in Black 3
Computer programmer and villain · GoldenEye
