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Joaovictor

♂ Boy

Pronounced zhoo-ow-VEEK-tor /ˌʒuːɑʊˈvɪktɔr/Low

Meaning: Joaovictor records the Brazilian double name Joao Victor as a single word. Joao is the Portuguese form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious,' and Victor is Latin for 'conqueror' or 'victor.' Together they form a common Brazilian pairing.Low

In 30 seconds: Joaovictor is the Brazilian double name Joao Victor, 'God is gracious' plus 'conqueror,' written as one word. Rare here, it peaked around 2006 (said zhoo-ow-VEEK-tor).
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Origin LowPortuguese
MeaningJoaovictor records the Brazilian double name Joao Victor as a single word. Joao is the Portuguese form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious,' and Victor is Latin for 'conqueror' or 'victor.' Together they form a common Brazilian pairing.
U.S. rank (2016)#11365 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820012016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Joaovictor is a Brazilian compound given name, joining Joao, the Portuguese John meaning 'God is gracious,' with Victor, Latin for 'conqueror.' Recorded as one word in American data, it reflects the Brazilian habit of two-part boys' names.

It was never common in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around 2006, appearing chiefly among Brazilian families. A boy named Joaovictor then is a teenager or young adult today.

Did you know? In Brazil, pairing Joao with a second name like Victor, Pedro or Gabriel is a beloved tradition, and US records sometimes capture the two halves fused into a single entry.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Joaovictor — Brazilian compound Joao + Victor; Portuguese

Variations

JoaoJoaopedroJoaogabriel

Nicknames

JoaoVictorJV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joaovictor mean?

It is a Brazilian compound of Joao (John, 'God is gracious') and Victor ('conqueror'), recorded as one word.

How do you pronounce Joaovictor?

It is said zhoo-ow-VEEK-tor /ˌʒuːɑʊˈvɪktɔr/ - four syllables.

Is Joaovictor a boy or girl name?

Joaovictor is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Joaovictor?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the two-thousands.

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