Slavic · boy
Damir
A warm name climbing in the U.S. right now.
Meaning
To give peace or bestow peace
Damir is a rare boy name with Slavic roots. In 2024, 315 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #795 nationally, and it has been climbing in recent years. Its style leans modern — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Slavic names
Slavic names span a wide family of languages, from Polish and Czech to Russian and Ukrainian, and many are built from hopeful elements — peace, glory, love, gift. The tradition is famous for its nicknames: nearly every formal name unfolds into a string of affectionate forms, so a Nadia may also be a Nadya, Nadenka, or Nadi at home.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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