US Popularity Rank: 20037

Origin: Russian

Meaning: Powerful ruler

A boy’s name, Vadim means “proving, arguing,” related to the Russian word vadit. It’s possible it’s a variant of the now much less common Slavic name Vadimir, which means “powerful ruler.” It’s also a Russian form of Bademus, the Persian name of a Christian martyr who died in 376. Variant forms of Vadim include Vadik and Vadya. Highly popular in Russia, Vadim is a name shared with a long list of notable figures. If you want a name with a strong connection to Russian history and culture, Vadim checks the boxes.