Vaclav
/V-AA-K-L-AA-V/
More glory, greater glory — Vaclav (Czech Václav, from Slavic vele 'more' + slav 'glory') is the Czech form of the name of the duke and martyr Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands. His legendary generosity to the poor is remembered in the carol known as Good King Wenceslas.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Vaclav is a Christian boy name of Czech origin, meaning “More glory, greater glory — Vaclav (Czech Václav, from Slavic vele 'more' + slav 'glory') is the Czech form of the name of the duke and martyr Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands. His legendary generosity to the poor is remembered in the carol known as Good King Wenceslas.”.
Vaclav is a boy's name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "More glory, greater glory — Vaclav (Czech Václav, from Slavic vele 'more' + slav 'glory') is the Czech form of the name of the duke and martyr Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands. His legendary generosity to the poor is remembered in the carol known as Good King Wenceslas." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Czech, Slovak, European families, Vaclav carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Vaclav
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Vaclav lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Vaclav's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Vaclav's saint & feast day →What does Vaclav's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Vaclav resonates in either tradition.
Vaclav's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vaclav's full reading →
Does Vaclav go with your family's names?
Vaclav breaks into 6 sounds: /V-AA-K-L-AA-V/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Vaclav sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Vaclav beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vaclav — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Vaclav
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Vaclav
What does the name Vaclav mean?
Vaclav means "More glory, greater glory — Vaclav (Czech Václav, from Slavic vele 'more' + slav 'glory') is the Czech form of the name of the duke and martyr Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands. His legendary generosity to the poor is remembered in the carol known as Good King Wenceslas.." It is a boy name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Vaclav a boy or girl name?
Vaclav is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Vaclav?
Vaclav is of Czech origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Czech, Slovak, European families.
Is Vaclav a Christian name?
Yes. Vaclav is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Czech origin.
What does Vaclav mean in Czech?
Vaclav originates from Czech, where it means "More glory, greater glory — Vaclav (Czech Václav, from Slavic vele 'more' + slav 'glory') is the Czech form of the name of the duke and martyr Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands. His legendary generosity to the poor is remembered in the carol known as Good King Wenceslas.."
What are common nicknames for Vaclav?
Common short forms of Vaclav include Vasek.
What is the numerology of Vaclav?
Vaclav has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
When is Vaclav's feast day?
Vaclav's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is September 28, linked to the patron saint of Czech state.
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