Meaning A boy's name of Russian origin, it means "ruler; sovereign." Origin of Vlad Russian , Slavic Popular Middle Names Mihai Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Vlad Similar Names Fjodor Abdul Majid Shehroze Yadail-watr Chakrapaani Vikenti Wasyl Anatolii Boryenka Ivanhoe Year by Year Popularity of Vlad