Vlad Name Meaning
The name Vlad comes from Romanian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Vlad below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Vlad Name Meaning
Romanian, Russian, Medieval SlavicOld short form of VLADISLAV and other Slavic names beginning with the element vladeti meaning "rule". Vlad Dracula, a 15th-century prince of Wallachia, was Bram Stoker's inspiration...
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What does the name Vlad mean?
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Is Vlad a boy or girl name?
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