Victor
Victor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ · /ˈvɪk.tɚ/
Meaning and origin of Victor
Root meaning: “conqueror”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From a Late Latin personal name Victor, borne by several saints, from victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of victor.
How popular is Victor?
Since 1880, 1,807 girls and 330,413 boys in the U.S. have been named Victor (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1704 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #63 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #211 for boys, with 1,664 babies given the name.
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Victor FAQ
What does the name Victor mean?
Victor traces back to a root meaning "conqueror". A male given name from Latin. From a Late Latin personal name Victor, borne by several saints, from victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of victor.
What is the origin of the name Victor?
Victor is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Victor?
Since 1880, 1,807 girls and 330,413 boys in the U.S. have been named Victor (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1704 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #63 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #211 for boys, with 1,664 babies given the name.
Is Victor a boy or girl name?
Victor is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,807 girls and 330,413 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.