Gender: Male
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Son of the Famous One, Farmer, Protector, Warrior of Peace
Pronunciation: IH G AO R
Popularity Rank: #884
Derived from the Old Norse name Yngvarr, meaning 'warrior of the god Yngvi'. In Russian folklore, Igor is associated with bravery and heroism.
The name Igor is of Russian origin and means Son of the Famous One, Farmer, Protector, Warrior of Peace, From the Scandinavian Name Ingyar, Ing's Soldier, Archer's Bow, Bowman. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Igor is commonly found in Russia, Italy, Brazil, and 93 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH G AO R
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Igor is recorded 71,018 times globally, ranking it as the 884th most common name worldwide.
Igor is most prevalent in Russia, with 15,061 occurrences, making it the 117th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Igor is found among 1 in every 12 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #117 | 1 : 27 |
| Italy | #431 | 1 : 113 |
| Brazil | #99 | 1 : 78 |
| Croatia | #31 | 1 : 12 |
| Israel | #167 | 1 : 104 |
| United States of America | #1,347 | 1 : 609 |
| Poland | #170 | 1 : 26 |
| Spain | #555 | 1 : 253 |
| France | #1,114 | 1 : 604 |
| Palestine | #174 | 1 : 167 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Igor from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Iggy, Zigor, FunnyIgor, Igor the Joker, Stress-Buster Igor, Igor the Funnyman, Smokin' Igor, Iggy the Comedian, Laughin' Igor, Igor the Jester
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