Břetislav
“to rule with glory”
Slavic origin · Boy name
#1766US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
What does Břetislav mean and where does it come from?
Břetislav is derived from the Slavic elements 'břet' meaning 'to rule' and 'slav' meaning 'glory'.
Cultural significance
The name has historical significance in Czech and Slovak cultures, often associated with nobility and leadership.
Peak popularity
Reached #1766 in 2015 — currently #1766 in the US.
How else can you spell Břetislav?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Břetislav?
Břetislav works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Břetislav Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Břetislav John
One syllable · timeless choice
Břetislav Luke
One syllable · timeless choice
Břetislav Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Břetislav Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
Břetislav Kai
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Břetislav right now?
Holding steady — currently #1766 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Břetislav is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Břetislav?
Common
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Famous people named Břetislav
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Břetislav I
A 10th-century Duke of Bohemia known for his military campaigns and consolidation of power.
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Břetislav II
A 12th-century Duke of Bohemia who ruled during a time of internal conflict.
What names sound and feel like Břetislav?
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Common questions about the name Břetislav
What does the name Břetislav mean?
Břetislav means "to rule with glory" — a name rooted in Slavic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Břetislav?
Břetislav is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Břetislav?
Břetislav originates from Slavic tradition. Slavic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Břetislav?
Břetislav pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Hebrew heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Břetislav more of a girl or boy name?
Břetislav is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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