Vuk

The masculine first name Vuk (Cyrillic Вук) can be translated from Serbian as 'the wolf'. In Slavic mythology, the wolf symbolizes courage and fearlessness.

What does the name Vuk mean?

The name Vuk (Cyrillic Вук) translates from Serbian as 'the wolf'. In Slavic mythology, the wolf represents fearlessness. Originally, the name Vuk was given in the hope of protecting the child, especially from evil witches, who were believed to fear wolves. Today, Vuk is a fairly common boy's name in South Slavic countries. Similar names from Serbia include Vukan and Vukašin. The feminine counterpart is Vukica.

Where does the name Vuk come from?

The name Vuk has its roots in Old Serbian and means 'the wolf'.

How do you pronounce Vuk?

The pronunciation of the name Vuk is monosyllabic and concise. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Vuk' [vʊk], with the short U sound dominating and giving the name a distinctive tonal quality. The strong K at the end provides a clear and definitive closure. Vuk thus conveys a powerful and reduced effect – direct, self-assured, and striking.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Vuk enjoys considerable popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,506th among the most common masculine first names. Its best result was achieved in 2005, reaching 827th place. Over the last ten years, Vuk has been chosen as a first name around 220 times, placing it 1,470th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,605th. The global popularity and frequency of the name Vuk is reflected in the rankings of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Vuce / Vučko

Similar first names

Famous people

• Vuk Cosic (Yugoslav artist)
• Vuk Djuric (Yugoslav footballer)
• Vuk Draskovic (writer from Yugoslavia)
• Vuk Jeremic (Serbian Foreign Minister)
• Vuk Karadzic (philosopher)
• Vuk Kostic (Serbian actor)
• Vuk Krakovic (musician from Serbia)
• Vuk Kulenovich (musician from Yugoslavia)
• Vuk Rasovic (German footballer)
• Vuk Sotirovic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Vuk Vrcevic (Serbian writer)