Victor
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Victor
Victor derives from the Latin word "victōr," meaning "conqueror" or "winner," rooted in the verb "vincere" (to conquer).
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Etymology
Victor derives from the Latin word "victōr," meaning "conqueror" or "winner," rooted in the verb "vincere" (to conquer). The name was widely adopted across Christian, Jewish, and secular cultures, particularly popularized by Saint Victor of Marseille and numerous European royalty, most notably Prince Victor of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy.
Victor currently ranks #211 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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