The nameViktor
Viktor is the Slavic, Germanic and Scandinavian form of Victor, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Victor, it comes from the Latin victor, "conqueror".
Origin
Latin, through the languages of Central and Northern Europe.
History
First found in France in 1987, Viktor has risen since the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Hauts-de-France. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Viktor
Viktor in France
Viktor was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 800 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Viktor. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Viktor in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 73 births a year.
Viktor in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viktor mean?
Like Victor, it comes from the Latin victor, "conqueror".
What is the origin of the name Viktor?
Latin, through the languages of Central and Northern Europe.
Is Viktor a girl's or a boy's name?
Viktor is a boy's name.