Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Fyodor as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Fyodor

Add to my Name List

The baby name Fyodor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Russian approx. /ˈfʲɵdor/; common English approximation FYO-dər (/ˈfjoʊdər/ or /ˈfjɔːdər/).

Fyodor is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: Russian approx. /ˈfʲɵdor/; common English approximation FYO-dər (/ˈfjoʊdər/ or /ˈfjɔːdər/)

What is the meaning of the name Fyodor ?

The baby name Fyodor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Russian approx. /ˈfʲɵdor/; common English approximation FYO-dər (/ˈfjoʊdər/ or /ˈfjɔːdər/).

Fyodor is Russian in Origin.

Fyodor (Фёдор) is the Russian form of Greek Theodoros, via Old Church Slavonic Feodor, meaning “gift of God” (theos “god” + doron “gift”). The spelling with “yo” reflects the letter ё; older transliterations give Feodor or Fedor. It has long been rooted in Eastern Slavic and Orthodox Christian tradition, popularized by veneration of saints Theodore Tiron and Theodore Stratelates and borne by rulers such as Tsar Feodor I Ivanovich.

International variants include Theodore (English), Theodor (German/Scandinavian), Teodor (Polish, Czech, Balkan), Fedir (Ukrainian), Fiodar (Belarusian), and Feodor/Fedor in Russian contexts; diminutives are Fedya and Fedka. The feminine counterparts are Theodora and Russian Feodora/Fedora. In literature and culture the name is closely associated with novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky and poet Fyodor Tyutchev; modern figures include explorer Fyodor Konyukhov. Usage today feels traditional yet serious, with a timeless, devotional meaning.

Fyodor has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Fyodor

Fyodor Tyutchev Politician · Born 1803 · Russian Empire Fyodor Tyutchev was a prominent Russian poet and diplomat in the 19th century, known for his reflective and philosophical poetry. He is best remembered for his works such as 'Silentium!' and 'The Last Love', which explore themes of nature, love, and existential contemplation. Tyutchev also served as a diplomat, representing the Russian Empire in various European countries. Fyodor Bondarchuk Actor · Born 1967 · Russia Fyodor Bondarchuk is a well-known Russian actor and director, most famous for directing the film 'Stalingrad'. Born in 1967, he has also starred in movies like '9th Company' and 'The Inhabited Island'.

Celebrity babies named Fyodor

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich Lyudmila Petrushevskaya singer

Fyodor – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MD 0 #34 1 434
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
RU 0 #187 8 3,641
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
KZ Boys 0 #274 16 6,578
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
RU Boys 0 #355 154 12,621
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
IL Boys 0 #597 11 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Fyodor is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BG
CL
CN

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Fyodor

Fyodor is predominantly a boy's name.
Fyodor is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Russian approx. /ˈfʲɵdor/; common English approximation FYO-dər (/ˈfjoʊdər/ or /ˈfjɔːdər/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Feodor, Fedor, Fiodor, Fjodor, Фёдор and Федор.
Across languages, Fyodor has these equivalents: Theodore (English), Teodor (Slavic, Romanian), Theodor (German, Scandinavian), Teodoro (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Todor (Bulgarian).
Somewhat — Fyodor ranked #886 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Fyodor's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #886 in 2014 to #886 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Fyodor are in our database, including Fyodor Tyutchev (Politician), Fyodor Bondarchuk (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Fyodor for their child, including Lyudmila Petrushevskaya.