Boris is used in Russian, but it's origin is probably the Turkic Bogoris. This name mean either "wolf," "short," or possibly "snow leopard.'Boris
My favorite boys name is Boris, because it's such a sturdy name. I Called my youngest son Boris when he was born 5 weeks early. I later discovered it means fighter, very appropriate.
Boris is used in Russian, but it's origin is probably the Turkic Bogoris. This name mean either "wolf," "short," or possibly "snow leopard.'