Polish compound from Slavic radu (glad) and slava (glory), meaning one who glorifies with joy; one of the old Piast-era names deliberately revived during Polish national consciousness movements.
Nicknames
radek · radziu
Vibe
elegant
How it ages.
Classic Polish patriotic name; feels rooted and serious rather than trendy.
The cultural moment.
Consistently used in Poland throughout the 20th century; moderate decline in new births since the 2000s.