Fedor

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Pronounced FYOH-dor /ˈfjoʊ.dɔːr/Medium

Meaning: Fedor (also Fyodor) is a Russian form of Theodore, from the Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God' (from theos, 'God,' and doron, 'gift'). It carries Russian and Greek heritage; famously the name of writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Russian classic: Fedor, the Russian Theodore, means 'gift of God' (said 'FYOH-dor').

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Origin MediumRussian, Greek

MeaningFedor (also Fyodor) is a Russian form of Theodore, from the Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God' (from theos, 'God,' and doron, 'gift'). It carries Russian and Greek heritage; famously the name of writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.

U.S. rank (2024)#12860 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fedor, also spelled Fyodor, is the Russian form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God.' Borne by tsars and by the writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, it reads as a proud Russian heritage name (said 'FYOH-dor').

In the U.S. it is rare, appearing in Russian- and Eastern European-heritage families. Rare, classic, and rich.

Did you know? Fedor is the Russian form of Theodore — 'gift of God' — the name of novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky and Russian tsars, noted here with its heritage (said 'FYOH-dor').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Fedor — Russian form of Theodore; Greek 'gift of God'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fedor mean?

Fedor is a Russian form of Theodore, from the Greek for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Fedor?

It's said FYOH-dor /ˈfjoʊ.dɔːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fedor a boy or girl name?

Fedor is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Fedor?

Fedor is a rare name in the U.S.