48
Morality
21
Health
21
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
16▼
Morality
48▲
Health
21
Warmth
21
Cheerfulness
21
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
75♂
Boris Name Personality
Boris is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With solid morality (48/100) with moderate health associations (21/100), Boris creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (16/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature8.2
Formal6.7
Upper Class5.4
Urban4.5
Wholesome5.5
Strong8.4
Refined3.7
Strange6.4
Simple7.4
Serious6.2
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 186 ratings.
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Famous People Named Boris
- Boris JohnsonUK Prime Minister (2019-2022)
- Boris BeckerGerman tennis champion
- Boris KarloffActor, Frankenstein horror icon
- Boris YeltsinFirst President of Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boris
What does the name Boris say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Boris scores highest in Morality (48/100) and lowest in Success (16/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as average in morality and very low in success.
Is Boris a boy name?▾
Boris is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (16), Warmth (21), Morality (48), Health (21), and Cheerfulness (21).
What is the Success rating for the name Boris?▾
Boris has a Success rating of 16 out of 100, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Boris sound?▾
Boris has a Warmth rating of 21 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Boris compare to other names?▾
Boris's strongest dimension is Morality at 48/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Boris with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Boris?▾
Notable people named Boris include Boris Johnson, Boris Becker, Boris Karloff and Boris Yeltsin. Name Halo lists 4 famous Boriss with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.