What origin is the name Václav?

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

What are good sister names for Václav?

Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Václav — for example Mila, Nadia, Tatiana. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Václav

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Václav

Václav

Boy

Slavic

2 syllables

Václav is a Slavic boy's name meaning "A name meaning more glorious or one who possesses greater glory.".

With Slavic roots, Václav is a boy name that means "A name meaning more glorious or one who possesses greater glory.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning more glorious or one who possesses greater glory.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Václav

What does Václav mean?

Václav is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "A name meaning more glorious or one who possesses greater glory.".

How popular is Václav?

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Sister names that go with Václav

Mila Nadia Tatiana Danica Anya Natasha

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Václav.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Václav

Václav means "A name meaning more glorious or one who possesses greater glory." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)