The nameViggo
Viggo is a Scandinavian name with a warrior's edge. It reached its best English rank in 2025.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Viggo comes from the Old Norse vig, "battle".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
In England and Wales Viggo reached 1124th place in 2025. In the United States it reached its best rank, 1830th, in 2023.
Famous people named Viggo
- Viggo Mortensen, actor
Popularity of the name Viggo
Viggo in the United States
Viggo was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 402 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Viggo. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Viggo in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 70 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Viggo in Norway
Viggo was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 455 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Viggo. Half of all babies named Viggo in Norway were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Sibling names for Viggo
Names from the same generation as Viggo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viggo mean?
Viggo comes from the Old Norse vig, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Viggo?
Scandinavian.
Is Viggo a girl's or a boy's name?
Viggo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Viggo?
In 2024, Viggo was the 1965th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 79 births.
What are good sibling names for Viggo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Leonora, Orla, Elif and Isra for a sister, Artem, Rune, Casimir and Elyas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Viggo?
Viggo Mortensen, actor.