To rule with glory
Derived from the Slavic elements 'vladeti' meaning to rule and 'slava' meaning glory. It is a traditional royal name in several Slavic countries, including Russia, Czechia, and Bulgaria. Historically, it has been borne by numerous kings and saints across Eastern Europe.
About 8 boys were named Vladislav in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary Soviet ice hockey goaltender
Vampire character · What We Do in the Shadows
14th-century Prince of Wallachia
Polish pianist and Holocaust survivor depicted in The Pianist