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Invictus

♂ Boy

Pronounced in-VIK-tus /ɪnˈvɪk.tʊs/Medium

Meaning: Invictus is a Latin word meaning 'unconquered; undefeated', best known from the poem 'Invictus' by W. E. Henley. Used as an aspirational given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold Latin word name: Invictus means 'unconquered' (said 'in-VIK-tus'), famous from Henley's poem.

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MeaningInvictus is a Latin word meaning 'unconquered; undefeated', best known from the poem 'Invictus' by W. E. Henley. Used as an aspirational given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11423

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Invictus is a Latin word, 'unconquered; undefeated', best known from the 1875 poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley. As a modern given name it joins bold, meaning-forward Latin picks (said 'in-VIK-tus').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, striking, and resilient in tone.

Did you know? Invictus is Latin for 'unconquered', made famous by W. E. Henley's poem of that name — 'I am the master of my fate'. As a given name it carries a proud, resilient ring (said 'in-VIK-tus').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Invictus — Latin 'unconquered'; poem by W. E. Henley

Variations

Invictor

Nicknames

VicVicky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Invictus mean?

Invictus is Latin for 'unconquered; undefeated,' famous from W. E. Henley's poem 'Invictus'.

How do you pronounce Invictus?

It's said in-VIK-tus /ɪnˈvɪk.tʊs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Invictus a boy or girl name?

Invictus is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Invictus?

Invictus is a rare name for boys in the U.S.