Bohdan
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning gift from god; ukrainian form of theodore.
Bohdan by the numbers
In 2025, 7 babies in England and Wales were named Bohdan. In the US, 31 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 35 babies in 1952, making it a 1950s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Bohdan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Bogdangiven by god or gift of god11 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bohansmall palm; a form of Bohdan10 in the US (2017)
- Bohden5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bohdiawakening or enlightenment; form of Bodhi26 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bowdencurved or bowed valley44 in the US (2017)
- Bowmanarcher, one who uses a bow38 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Bohdan
Names that are said the same way as Bohdan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a gift
Like Bohdan, each of these has a gift in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
- Mateogift of God7,735 in the US (2017)
- Jonathanyahweh has given; god's gift6,476 in the US (2017)
- Theodoregift of God2,638 in England and Wales (2025)
- Kennedymisshapen head; an Irish surname used as given name4,277 in the US (2017)
- Peytonfrom Paega's town; an English place name used as given name4,236 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean God
Like Bohdan, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Bohdan
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