The name Storozh has a nickname origin and derives from the Ukrainian word "сторож," which means 'guard' or 'sentinel.' However, it is also possible that it has roots in dual-based names, similar to the Bulgarian or Croatian "Straźo" or their full equivalents, such as "Straźimir." In 1654, the lexeme "Storozh" was already used as a surname for a Bila Tserkva Cossack named Sidor Storozh.