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Boris
Boris: Popularity
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200th+ most popular boys name in the UK
27 recorded births
in 2008
User rating:
( 3.3 from 76 votes )
Additional information about the name Boris:
Originally thought to come from the Russian 'Bogoris' meaning 'small', the name Boris is now considered a short form of 'Borislav', comprising the Russian words for 'battle' and 'glory'. Namesakes include Boris Becker (tennis), Boris Johnson (controversial MP) and the late Russian president Boris Yeltsin.
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