Egor \e-gor\ as a boy's name is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Egor is "yew, bow army". The source form is Ivarr, which refers to the yew tree, whose wood is used for bows. Scottish use of this name comes from both the Old Norse form and the ancient Gaelic name Eibhear. Popular in Russia.
Egor has 2 variant forms: Igor and Ygor.
For more information, see also related names George and Ivor.