Igor name meaning

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Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse, Scandinavian and Old Greek
Usage: German, Russian, Czech, Italian, Polish, Slavic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Igor EE-gor
Meaning: Warrior and Guardian of the Youth
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What does Igor mean?

Rare boy name Igor has origin in Old Norse, Old Greek and Scandinavian, meaning of Igor is "Warrior or Guardian of the Youth" is majorly used in German, Danish, Polish, Italian, Slavic, Swedish, Czech, Finnish, Norwegian and Russian.

Igor is a variation of perennial and cherished George. George is equivalent of Georgius in English language. George means Earthworker and A Tiller of the Soil is originated from Old Greek.

Igor is variant form of acclaimed and conifer Ivor. Ivor is version of durable and predominant Eber. Ivor is English equivalent of Ivar. Of Gaelic and Old Norse origin, Outlandish Ivor, Ivor means "Archer-Soldier Bowman, Yew Wood and Yr Meaning Yew Bow".

Igor is version of Ingvar. Ingvar is Swedish equivalent of Ingvarr. Originated from Nordic and Old Norse, Anomalous Ingvar, Ingvar means "Nordic God Ingwio, Warrior and Ings Warrior Cared for By Ing".

Igor is variant form of age-old and preeminent Inger. Inger is variant of commonly accepted Inge. Inger is Danish equivalent of Ingigærðr. Also Inger is Swedish equivalent of Ingri. Inger is also equivalent of Ingvar in Swedish language.

Inger's meaning is Beautiful has origin in Old Norse. Igor is equivalent of Ingvarr in Latin and Russian languages. The name is celebrated on June 5th.

How do I pronounce Igor?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Igor is EE-gor with emphasis on first EE syllable. Some people pronounce it as ee-gorr or ee-gor.

Variants of Igor

Ingvarr, Igo, George, Inger, Ingvar, Ivor, Georgios, Georgius, Deorsa, Jurek, Yorrick, Georgeanthony, Inge, Ingigærðr, Ingri, Enger, Ignar, Ing, Eber, Ivar, Ifor, Ívarr

Middle Names for Igor

Neizan, Wyle, Kysen, Morten, view more middle names that goes with Igor

Names that rhyme with Igor

How popular is the name Igor?

Igor used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 1078 babies have been given the name in 20 years. At the peak of its usage in 2014,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 20 years. Also, Igor used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1953 and over 3129 babies have been given the name in 64 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1967,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 64 years.

Igor is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1951 and was able to reach the top 3000 names.

In 1953, it ranked 2535th when 30 boys were named Igor. Over 722 babies in United States have been named Igor. Also, in Ireland, in just 10 years, it has made it to the top 200 names.

In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 170 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Igor. There are over 226 babies that have been given the name Igor in Ireland.

Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 300 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 232 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Igor.

There are over 272 babies that have been given the name Igor in Switzerland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 2 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 498 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Igor.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 302 on boy names chart when 36 babies were named Igor.

There are over 645 babies that have been given the name Igor in Belgium.

Igor is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Igor is extremely popular in Russia where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Ukraine.

Also the baby name is popular in Uzbekistan, Belarus, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Poland, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Croatia, Slovakia, Central African Republic, Israel, Tajikistan, Serbia, Slovenia, Angola, Germany, Transnistria, Kyrgyzstan, Chile, Mozambique, Estonia and Canada.

As per our findings, over 2350000 people has been named Igor globally.

YearRankBirths
2018708311
2017356330
2016550816
2015549216
2014452321
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What numerology tells about Igor?

You often feel bored and lack motivation as you effortlessly get what you want. You want to do everything as planned in life. Sometimes, you make your own rules in order to prove that not everything is as it seems. Handling the problems and life situations of others keeps you distracted from your own. You like to enjoy all the pleasures life has to give such as alcohol, music, food, sex, and sleeping.

Other names similar to Igor, for name hunters

  •  Polyphemus - Boy name Polyphemus came from Greek. Polyphemus is form of Πολύφημος, a Greek Name Meaning Famous, a Combination of Greek Polus = Many;Phēmē = Rumour, Report in Latin language
  •  Delpha means Dolphin and From Delphi has its origin in Old Greek is a girl name is used mostly in English. Delpha is derived from Delphina.
  •  Dafney - Originated from Old Greek, Outlandish Dafney is a baby girl name, Dafney means "Laurel and Laurel Tree". Dafney is derivative of Daphne.
  •  Zoélie means Life came from Greek
  •  Denniz - Meaning of Denniz is Follower of Dionysos, Servant of and Named for Saint Denys is predominantly used in Swedish and Finnish and originated from Old Greek is a boy name. Denniz is short version of Dennis.
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Sibling Names for Igor

Looking for the perfect name to pair with your little one's name, Igor? Look no further! From classic to unique and everything in between, we've compiled a list of sibling names that are sure to complement Igor's personality and make a great addition to your family. Here are some of our favorite names for siblings of Igor:

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Famous people named Igor

  • Igor Stravinsky, Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor
  • Igor Ivanov, Russian politician
  • Igor Gouzenko, cipher clerk for the Soviet Embassy to Canada
  • Igor Jovičić, first and only Secretary General of the Council of Ministers of the short-lived country of Serbia and Montenegro
  • Igor Kostin, was one of the five photographers in the world to take pictures of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster near Pripyat
  • Igor II of Kiev, Prince of Chernigov and Grand Prince of Kiev
  • Igor Gamow, former microbiology professor at the University of Colorado and inventor
  • Igor Oistrakh, Russian violinist
  • Igor Giorgadze, Georgian politician
  • Igor Sysoyev, Russian professional triathlete
  • Igor Severyanin, Russian poet
  • Igor Belkovich, Russian astronomer
  • Igor Ansoff, Russian American applied mathematician and business manager
  • Igor Moiseyev, has been widely acclaimed as the greatest 20th-century choreographer of character dance
  • Igor Pavlov, Russian pole vaulter
  • Igor Svyatoslavich,
  • Igor Potapovich, former pole vault athlete from Kazakhstan
  • Igor Grabar, Russian post-impressionist painter, publisher
  • Igor Spassky, Russian scientist, engineer and entrepreneur
  • Igor Bunich, Russian historian
  • Igor Markevitch, Russian composer and conductor
  • Igor Gorin, Austrian baritone and music teacher
  • Igor Wakhévitch, avant-garde French composer
  • Igor Pak, professor of mathematics at the University of California
  • Igor Lapshin, retired male triple jumper
  • Igor Paklin, retired Kyrgyz athlete
  • Igor Fokin, Russian puppeteer and street performer
  • Igor Cassini, American syndicated gossip columnist for the Hearst newspaper chain
  • Igor Youskevitch, ballet dancer and a choreographer of Russian-Ukrainian origin
  • Igor Džundev, is Macedonian ambassador and the Permanent Representative of Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations
  • Igor Filippov, painter from Sevastopol, Ukraine
  • Igor Yakimov, is a World Masters Judo champion
  • Igor Boraska, His teammates at Sydney were Branimir Vujević, Nikša Skelin, Siniša Skelin, Krešimir Čuljak
  • Igor Zhukov, Russian pianist, conductor and sound engineer
  • Igor Čerenšek, freestyle swimmer from Croatia,
  • Igor Vamos, internationally known multimedia artist
  • Igor Kipnis, well-known American harpsichordist
  • Igor Śmiałowski, Polish actor
  • Igor Levitin, Russian political figure
  • Igor Spasovkhodskiy, Russian triple jumper
  • Igor Voronchikhin, Soviet cross-country skier
  • Igor Yefimov, American philosopher, historian
  • Igor Tamm, Soviet physicist
  • Igor Kurchatov, Soviet nuclear physicist
  • Igor Aleksander, emeritus professor of Neural Systems Engineering
  • Igor Volk, cosmonaut and test pilot in the Soviet Union
  • Igor Shafarevich, Russian mathematician
  • Igor M. Diakonoff, Russian historian, linguist
  • Igor Klebanov, theoretical physicist whose research is centered on relations between string theory and quantum gauge field theory
  • Igor Frenkel, Russian-American mathematician at Yale University working
  • Igor Dmitriyevich Novikov, Russian theoretical astrophysicist and cosmologist
  • Igor of Kiev, Varangian ruler of Kievan Rus' from 912 to 945
  • Igor Sikorsky, Russian-American aviation pioneer
  • Igor Mitoraj, Polish artist
  • Igor Larionov, Russian sports agent and retired professional ice hockey player
  • Igor Talkov, Russian rock singer-songwriter
  • Igor Tudor, Croatian football manager and former player
  • Igor Smirnov, Transnistrian politician

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