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BoyAncient Greek origin2 syllables

Bogdan

Literal root meaning: “gift of God”

About the name Bogdan

Bogdan is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, literally “gift of God”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Bogdan ranked #3387 for boys in the US, with 34 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2024. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Bogdan were boys.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek, meaning literally “gift of God”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Bogdan”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#3387
In 2015
#3792
Babies in 2025
34

Popularity of Bogdan, 1940–2025

0919283719401960198020002020
BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.