Name Meaning & Origin
"A transliteration of the Ukrainian male given name І́гор (Íhor)."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Igor is a common East Slavic given name derived from the Norse name Ingvar, that was brought to ancient Rus' by the Norse Varangians, see Igor of Kiev. The name can be translated as warrior under the protection of the god Ingvar or protector of the gods.
Igor is a common East Slavic given name derived from the Norse name Ingvar, that was brought to ancient Rus' by the Norse Varangians, see Igor of Kiev. The name can be translated as warrior under the protection of the god Ingvar or protector of the gods.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Ihor" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Ukrainian male given name І́гор (Íhor).".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~164 people named Ihor in the US. Peaked in 1953 with 16 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Ihor is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 8.
Ihor is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 164 people in the United States are named Ihor. The name peaked in 1953 with 16 recorded uses.
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