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Fyodor

♂ Boy

Pronounced FYOH-dor /ˈfjo.dɔr/Medium

Meaning: The Russian form of Theodore — from the Greek Theodoros, 'a gift of God' (theos, 'God', + doron, 'a gift'); borne by the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Fyodor is Russian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'FYOH-dor'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowRussian, Greek
MeaningThe Russian form of Theodore — from the Greek Theodoros, 'a gift of God' (theos, 'God', + doron, 'a gift'); borne by the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#11115 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032025

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

Fyodor is the Russian form of Theodore — from the Greek Theodoros, 'a gift of God' (theos, 'God', + doron, 'a gift'); borne by the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'FYOH-dor').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Theodore is 'a gift of God' in Greek (theos + doron) — Fyodor is the Russian form, borne by the novelist Dostoevsky — lyrical and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'FYOH-dor').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Fyodor — Russian; Greek etymology

Variations

FeodorFedorTheodore

Nicknames

Fedya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fyodor mean?

Fyodor is the Russian form of Theodore — Greek 'a gift of God' (theos + doron); borne by Dostoevsky. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Fyodor?

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

Is Fyodor a boy or girl name?

Fyodor is a boy's name.

How popular is Fyodor?

Fyodor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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