UK boy's name
Vsevolod
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "ruler of all" or "one who rules everything".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vsevolod is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vsevolod popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Vsevolod is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Vsevolod. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vsevolod ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Vsevolod.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vsevolod as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Vsevolod mean?
The name Vsevolod has its origins in the East Slavic languages, particularly Russian and Ukrainian. It is a compound word formed from the roots "vsye," meaning "all" or "whole," and "volod," which is derived from the verb "volodet'" meaning "to possess" or "to rule." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "ruler of all" or "possessor of everything."
The earliest recorded use of the name Vsevolod dates back to the 11th century. It was particularly popular among the ruling dynasties of Kievan Rus', the medieval East Slavic state that encompassed parts of modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The name is associated with several prominent historical figures from this period, including Prince Vsevolod Yaroslavich, who ruled as the Grand Prince of Kiev from 1078 to 1093.
In the 12th century, the name Vsevolod gained further prominence with the rise of the Principality of Vladimir-Suzdal, a predecessor state to the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the modern Russian state. One of the most notable rulers of this period was Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest, who reigned from 1176 to 1212 and played a significant role in the consolidation of Russian lands under the control of Vladimir.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Vsevolod remained a popular choice among the Russian nobility and ruling class. It was also adopted by some members of the Orthodox Christian clergy, reflecting the deep connections between the Church and the ruling elite in the East Slavic lands.
Historically, the name Vsevolod has been associated with several notable individuals, including:
1. Prince Vsevolod Yaroslavich (c. 1030 – 1093), Grand Prince of Kiev from 1078 to 1093. 2. Vsevolod the Big Nest (c. 1154 – 1212), Grand Prince of Vladimir and one of the most powerful rulers of medieval Russia. 3. Prince Vsevolod Yuryevich (c. 1190 – 1238), a prominent military leader and one of the heroes of the Battle of the Kalka River against the Mongol invasion. 4. Vsevolod Mikhailovich (1273 – 1314), Grand Prince of Vladimir and a key figure in the struggle against the Golden Horde. 5. Vsevolod Bobrov (1922 – 1994), a Soviet and Russian actor renowned for his roles in classic films such as "The Cranes Are Flying" and "Solaris."
While the name Vsevolod has its roots in the East Slavic cultural tradition, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, especially among communities with strong historical ties to Russia and the former Soviet Union.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Vsevolod by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vsevolod was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Vsevolod: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vsevolod in the UK right now?
In 2013, Vsevolod was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vsevolod most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Vsevolod in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vsevolod?
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "ruler of all" or "one who rules everything".
How many people are called Vsevolod in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Vsevolod across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.