Igor
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Croatian / Macedonian / Polish / Russian / Serbian / Slovene ◈ 2 syllables
"Ing's Army"

From Croatian / Macedonian / Polish / Russian / Serbian / Slovene

The name Igor has roots in Old Norse through Slavic and is generally associated with the meaning warrior of Ing. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Igor at a glance
MeaningIng's Army
OriginCroatian / Macedonian / Polish / Russian / Serbian / Slovene
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#6655
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Origin & history of Igor
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Croatian / Macedonian / Polish / Russian / Serbian / Slovene roots
The name Igor has roots in Old Norse through Slavic and is generally associated with the meaning warrior of Ing. It is used as a personal name in modern naming contexts and may carry cultural, religious, literary, historical, occupational, or nature-based associations depending on its background. Because Igor is a documented name form, its meaning can be explained through its established linguistic root rather than through guesswork. As a name choice, Igor often feels distinctive while still carrying a recognizable historical or cultural connection.
2
Root name
The root form of Igor is Igor — meaning Ing's Army.
3
Modern usage
Igor remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Igor?
1998 peak year
Today, Igor is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #6655), with only about 14 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1998, 30 babies were given the name (ranked #2737 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Igor has been declining in recent years. In all, around 791 babies have been registered as Igor since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
30 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,737)
14 Avg. per year
(last decade)
140 Total registrations
last 10 years
791 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,655) Rare
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Igor
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
🏗️Builder
📋Organised
💪Hardworking
🎯Detail-oriented
I9
G7
O6
R9
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Igor
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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