Bóris

Bóris is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 35 boys in the United States.

Bóris at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bóris

Bóris belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bóris first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #872 in 1962, and in 2024 35 babies received the name — 4,584 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bóris in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#872 in 1962
Peak year
1970
Babies named Bóris in 2024
35
Total since 1880
4,584

Bóris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#721 in 2018
Babies named Bóris in 2025
19
Total since 1996
726

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bóris mean?

The meaning of Bóris is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bóris a boy or girl name?

Bóris is a boy name. In 2024, 35 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bóris?

Bóris comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Bóris?

Bóris first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #872 in 1962, and 35 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.