Knowing, ruler, or attractive
The exact etymology is debated, but it is most commonly linked to the Old Slavonic word 'vaditi', meaning to accuse or to attract. It may also derive from 'volod', meaning to rule, or be a shortened form of Vladimir. It has been a established name in Russia and Eastern Europe for centuries.
Less common today
Vadim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,344 in 2002.
World-renowned Russian-Belgian violinist
Transnistrian politician
Professional ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist
Ukrainian-American film director known for House of Sand and Fog
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
