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Fedor

FYEH-dor · God's gift

2025 rank (boys)
#8,910
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2014
2025 frequency
1 in 213,510 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014, #8,910 for boys today.

Popularity of Fedor since 2004

Babies named Fedor per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7142120102020Most births 2014Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s14
2010s100
2020s41

Meaning & origin

Fedor, the Russian form of Theodore, has a very low profile in the United States. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, and as of 2025, it ranks 8910, meaning 1 in 213,510 newborns receive the name. Its peak usage was in 2014, but it has been on a declining trajectory since then, reflecting the name's rarity. Fedor is deeply rooted in Slavic heritage and remains a classic in Russia and surrounding countries, though it has not gained significant traction in English-speaking nations. With no top states reporting notable usage, Fedor remains an uncommon choice, primarily favored by families with Eastern European connections.

Fedor is the Russian form of the Greek name Theodoros, meaning 'gift of God.' It has been used in Russia since the medieval period and appears in Slavic countries and diaspora communities. The name is a classic within Russian culture, associated with saints and tsars, though its popularity has waned in recent decades.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Fedya, Fedka

Variants: Feodor, Theodor, Teodor

Sibling names for Fedor

Names that share Fedor's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Fedor mean?
Fedor means 'gift of God,' deriving from the Greek name Theodoros.
How popular is Fedor today?
Fedor is very rare in the United States, ranked 8910 in 2025, with only 1 in 213,510 babies given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2014, but it has been declining since.
Is Fedor a boy's or girl's name?
Fedor is traditionally a masculine name.