The nameVictor
Victor is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "conqueror". Used in many languages, it is the name of Victor Hugo.
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Meaning
Victor is the Latin word for "conqueror, winner".
Origin
Latin. Several early popes and martyrs bore it, among them Pope Victor I, an African of the 2nd century.
History
Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables, made the name famous. It is a classic in France, Spain, Scandinavia and Latin America, and reached the American top 70.
Victor in other languages
Victor is spelled the same in English, French, Spanish and Romanian. It is Vittorio in Italian, Vítor in Portuguese, Viktor in German, Russian and the Nordic countries, and Wiktor in Polish.
Nicknames for Victor
The most common nicknames for Victor: Vic.
Did you know?
- In Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein is the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, not the creature.
- Victor Wembanyama was the first pick of the 2023 NBA draft and was named Rookie of the Year.
Famous people named Victor
- Victor Hugo, writer
- Victor Wembanyama, basketball player
- Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's hero
- Víctor Jara, singer
Popularity of the name Victor
Victor in the United States
Victor was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 41,280 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Victor. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Victor in the United States were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,772 births a year on average, against 2,355 in the five years before.
Victor in the United Kingdom
Victor was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,194 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Victor. Half of all babies named Victor in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 183 births a year on average, against 232 in the five years before.
Victor in Ireland
Victor in France
Victor in Belgium
Victor in Switzerland
Victor in Austria
Victor in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Victor
Names from the same generation as Victor, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Victor mean?
Victor is the Latin word for "conqueror, winner".
What is the origin of the name Victor?
Latin. Several early popes and martyrs bore it, among them Pope Victor I, an African of the 2nd century.
Is Victor a girl's or a boy's name?
Victor is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Victor?
In 2024, Victor was the 214th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,674 births.
What are the variants of the name Victor?
Variants and related names of Victor include Victorien and Victorine.
What are good sibling names for Victor?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Natalie, Julia, Diana and Veronica for a sister, Antonio, Marcus, Francisco and Paul for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Victor?
The most common nicknames for Victor are Vic.
Who are famous people named Victor?
Victor Hugo, writer; Victor Wembanyama, basketball player; Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's hero; Víctor Jara, singer.