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Егор

Егор is a Slavic variant of the Greek name Georgios, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It carries the cultural significance of being associated with agriculture and a connection to the land. The name reflects strength, diligence, and a down-to-earth personality.

IPA: /jeˈɡor/ · Simplified: yeh-GOR

Male
Slavic
Russian
Eastern Europe
strong
grounded
traditional
steadfast

45/100

Popularity

Rising

10-Year Trend

5

Countries

2021

Peak Year

Meaning of Егор

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

Егор is a Slavic variant of the Greek name Georgios, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It carries the cultural significance of being associated with agriculture and a connection to the land. The name reflects strength, diligence, and a down-to-earth personality.

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How to pronounce Егор

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /jeˈɡor/ · Simplified: yeh-GOR

Nicknames for Егор

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Егорка
Гоша
Егуша
Егорыч

Егор name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

20152016201720182019202020212022202320240255075100

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

70

Russia

65

Belarus

60

Ukraine

55

Kazakhstan

50

Moldova

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Георгий

Юрий

Георги

Йорг

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Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

Individuals named Егор are often seen as reliable and down-to-earth, possessing a strong sense of duty and perseverance. They tend to be natural leaders, enjoying the respect of those around them while remaining humble about their accomplishments.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

Not traditionally celebrated

Famous people named Егор

Well-known figures who share this name.

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Егор Летов

Russian musician and singer, frontman of the punk rock band Grazhdanskaya Oborona (1984-2008)

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Егор Кончаловский

Russian film director and producer, known for films such as 'Antikiller' (2002)

Frequently asked questions about Егор

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Егор mean?
Here is the meaning behind Егор: Егор is a Slavic variant of the Greek name Georgios, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It carries the cultural significance of being associated with agriculture and a connection to the land. The name reflects strength, diligence, and a down-to-earth personality.
Is Егор a boy or girl name?
Егор is traditionally a boy's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.
How popular is Егор?
Егор scores 45/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2021.
What are good nicknames for Егор?
Popular nicknames for Егор: Егорка, Гоша, Егуша, Егорыч.
What names are similar to Егор?
Names similar to Егор: Георги, Игорь, Олег, Андрей — close in sound, origin, or style.

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