Egor
/EH-G-OW-R/
Russian form of George — Egor (Russian Егор, alt-spelling Yegor, from Greek Geōrgios 'farmer') is the Russian-vernacular form of George. The Russian Orthodox Church particularly venerates St. George the Trophy-Bearer (Egoriy in folk tradition), and the day of Egor Veshniy (May 6) marks the start of agricultural labor in Russian peasant tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Egor is a Christian boy name of Russian origin, meaning “Russian form of George — Egor (Russian Егор, alt-spelling Yegor, from Greek Geōrgios 'farmer') is the Russian-vernacular form of George. The Russian Orthodox Church particularly venerates St. George the Trophy-Bearer (Egoriy in folk tradition), and the day of Egor Veshniy (May 6) marks the start of agricultural labor in Russian peasant tradition.”.
Egor is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Russian form of George — Egor (Russian Егор, alt-spelling Yegor, from Greek Geōrgios 'farmer') is the Russian-vernacular form of George. The Russian Orthodox Church particularly venerates St. George the Trophy-Bearer (Egoriy in folk tradition), and the day of Egor Veshniy (May 6) marks the start of agricultural labor in Russian peasant tradition." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian families, Egor carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Egor
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Egor lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Egor's saint & feast day →What does Egor's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Egor resonates in either tradition.
Egor's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Egor's full reading →
Does Egor go with your family's names?
Egor breaks into 4 sounds: /EH-G-OW-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Egor sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Egor beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Egor — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Egor
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Common questions about Egor
What does the name Egor mean?
Egor means "Russian form of George — Egor (Russian Егор, alt-spelling Yegor, from Greek Geōrgios 'farmer') is the Russian-vernacular form of George. The Russian Orthodox Church particularly venerates St. George the Trophy-Bearer (Egoriy in folk tradition), and the day of Egor Veshniy (May 6) marks the start of agricultural labor in Russian peasant tradition.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Egor a boy or girl name?
Egor is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Egor?
Egor is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian families.
Is Egor a Christian name?
Yes. Egor is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Egor mean in Russian?
Egor originates from Russian, where it means "Russian form of George — Egor (Russian Егор, alt-spelling Yegor, from Greek Geōrgios 'farmer') is the Russian-vernacular form of George. The Russian Orthodox Church particularly venerates St. George the Trophy-Bearer (Egoriy in folk tradition), and the day of Egor Veshniy (May 6) marks the start of agricultural labor in Russian peasant tradition.."
What are common nicknames for Egor?
Common short forms of Egor include Gosha.
What is the numerology of Egor?
Egor has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
When is Egor's feast day?
Egor's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is November 26, linked to the patron saint of Moscow.
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