Meaning and history
Stanislav is derived from the Slavic element stati, meaning “stand” or “become” (with inflected forms in stan-), combined with slava, meaning “glory.” The name was borne by several medieval saints, usually known by the Polish form Stanisław or the Latinized form Stanislaus, including an 11th-century bishop of Krakow who was martyred.
In 2025, 6 babies were recorded with the name Stanislav, ranking #10,695 among boys.