Meaning, origin, history
Vadim is a Slavic origin male given name of Old Church Slavonic derivation meaning "to rule". It is related to the name Vladimir which means "ruling peace", and it was borne by several medieval princes, including Prince Vladimir II Monomakh (1053-1125), who was a Grand Prince of Kiev. The name Vadim gained popularity in Russia during the Soviet era, but it has been used since at least the 17th century. It is often shortened to the diminutive form Vadya or Vadyuk.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Vadim since 1880
Total births
524
Total since 1880
Peak year
2002
27 births
in 2023
8
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-8%
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vs previous 5 years