What origin is the name Boriss?

Boriss comes from Baltic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Boriss?

Names from the same baltic tradition pair naturally with Boriss — for example Airika, Aide, Lille. You can browse more on our baltic names page.

Boriss

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Boriss

Boriss

Boy

Baltic

2 syllables

Boriss is a Baltic boy's name meaning "Short or small warrior".

Boriss is a boy name of Baltic origin meaning "Short or small warrior". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Baltic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Short or small warrior

Popularity

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Quick answers about Boriss

What does Boriss mean?

Boriss is a boy name of Baltic origin meaning "Short or small warrior".

How popular is Boriss?

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Sister names that go with Boriss

Airika Aide Lille Malda Lilita Enely

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Boriss.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Boriss

Boriss means "Short or small warrior" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Lily — "Lily comes from the flower, a symbol of purity, from the Latin lilium. It is also a short form of Elizabeth." (English)
Nora — "Nora is a short form of Honora, from the Latin honor, and of Eleanor. It means 'honour'." (Irish)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Alexa — "Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'." (Greek)
Eli — "Eli comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'ascension' or 'high'. Eli is the priest who raised Samuel. It is also a short form of Elijah." (Hebrew)