There are a total of 626 Russian boy names compiled in this comprehensive list. The selection includes common modern names, traditional and historical names, and well-documented regional variants with verified Cyrillic spellings, pronunciations, and concise meanings.

Russian boy names are masculine given names used across Russia and Russian-speaking regions. They range from ancient Slavic and Orthodox Christian names to later borrowings from Greek, Latin, and other languages. Many carry religious, occupational, or descriptive origins and often have widely used diminutives. They play roles in identity, family lineage, literature, and genealogical research.

Interesting and little-known facts about Russian boy names:
– The compilation contains 626 entries, covering formal names and historically attested regional variants.
– A substantial share of traditional names stems from the Eastern Orthodox calendar; saint names shaped naming patterns for centuries.
– In modern civil registrations, a small set of popular names often accounts for a large share of births; the top 10 names can represent over 20% of male births in a given year.
– Male patronymics are standard in Russian naming; most patronymics end in -ovich or -evich for sons.
– The Soviet period produced ideological and invented names (for example, Vladlen and Vilen); a few persisted as rare but recorded given names.

The alphabetical index directs users to A–Z lists for quick browsing. Each entry displays these data columns: Cyrillic spelling; Latin transliteration (BGN/PCGN); simple pronunciation respelling (with optional IPA); concise meaning and origin; notes on historical or regional usage; common diminutives and whether a diminutive is used formally; and available frequency or popularity data.