Baby name
STABLE
🇷🇴 Vlad
/VLAHD/
Meaning
“To rule or to govern”
Romanian short form of Vladimir or Vladislav, from Slavic 'vlad' meaning 'to rule' or 'to govern', culturally linked to Vlad the Impaler.
Nicknames
none
Vibe
classic
How it ages.
Vlad resonates with Romanian historical pride and carries intense cultural associations with medieval power.
The cultural moment.
Vlad shows modest growth in Romania since 2010, chosen by nationalist-minded and history enthusiast families.