Vlad
Meaning of Vlad
Vlad is a strong and timeless name for boys that carries a sense of power and authority. It has its roots in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and Russia. In Romanian, Vlad is pronounced as vlahd (/vlad/), while in Russian, it is pronounced as vlahd (/vlɑːd/). The name Vlad is often associated with the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, who served as the inspiration for Bram Stoker's iconic character, Count Dracula. Despite this association with darkness, many parents are drawn to the name Vlad for its strength and uniqueness. For those who prefer a longer version of the name, variations such as Vladimir and Vladislav can also be considered. In recent years, the popularity of the name Vlad has been steadily increasing in the United States, making it a distinctive choice for parents looking for a powerful and memorable name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as vlahd (/vlad/)
Russian
- Pronunced as vlahd (/vlɑːd/)
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Notable People Named Vlad
| Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, was a significant ruler of Wallachia and is considered a national hero of Romania. |
| Vlad II Dracul - Vlad II, also known as Vlad Dracul or Vlad the Dragon, was a Voivode of Wallachia and the father of Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula. |
| Vlad Tuinov is a professional Russian kickboxer competing in the lightweight division. |
| Vlad De Briansky, also known as Vlad, is a versatile American guitarist, composer, educator, actor, record producer, and television producer with a wide range of musical styles including blues, jazz, rock, and classical. |
| Vlad Tenev - Vladimir Tenev is a Bulgarian-American entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, a US-based financial technology services company. |
| Vlad Moldoveanu - Vlad-Sorin Moldoveanu is a former Romanian professional basketball player who now runs his own sports agency. |
| Vlad Vasile Voiculescu is a Romanian politician and former Minister of Health known for his service in the Cîțu and Cioloș Cabinets. |
| Vladislav Mikhailovich Topalov, known as Vlad Topalov, is a Russian singer who gained fame as a member of the group Smash!! before pursuing a successful solo career. |
| Vlad VI Înecatul - Vlad VI of Wallachia, also known as Vlad Înecatul, was the voivode who ruled Wallachia from June 1530 to September 1532 and is historically remembered for the manner of his death. |
| Vlad and Niki is a popular YouTube channel featuring siblings Vladislav, Nikita, Christian, and Alice Vashketov, known for their entertaining content and global reach. |
| Vlad Cubreacov is a Moldovan politician. |
| Vlad Sokolovsky is a multi-talented Russian singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, and TV host known for his work in R&B/euro-pop music. |
| Vlad Alexandru Nistor is a Romanian international rugby union player who participated as a replacement player at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. |
| Vlad Ivanov is a Romanian actor of Lipovan origin, represented by Subtitle Talent Agency. |
| Vlad Dumitru Mihalcea is a Romanian professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for CS Gloria Bistrița-Năsăud and previous stints with teams like FCSB and Academica Clinceni. |
