The nameIgor
Igor is a Russian boy's name of Scandinavian origin. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Igor comes from the Old Norse Ingvarr, from Ing, the name of a god, and herr, "army".
Origin
Scandinavian, through the Varangians who founded Kievan Rus'. Prince Igor of Kiev ruled in the 10th century.
History
Found in France since the 1920s, Igor peaked in the early 1970s.
Famous people named Igor
- Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer
Popularity of the name Igor
Igor in France
Igor was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 785 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Igor. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Igor in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Igor in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Igor mean?
Igor comes from the Old Norse Ingvarr, from Ing, the name of a god, and herr, "army".
What is the origin of the name Igor?
Scandinavian, through the Varangians who founded Kievan Rus'. Prince Igor of Kiev ruled in the 10th century.
Is Igor a girl's or a boy's name?
Igor is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Igor?
Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer.