Vick

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIK /ˈvɪk/High

Meaning: Vick is a short form of Victor, from Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner.' Also an English surname. A crisp, casual nickname-name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A snappy short name: Vick is a clip of Victor — 'conqueror' (said 'VIK'). Casual, crisp, and friendly.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningVick is a short form of Victor, from Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner.' Also an English surname. A crisp, casual nickname-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10806 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1951

Total births (all-time)≈ 601

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Vick is a short form of Victor, from Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner,' and also stands as an English surname. It reads as a casual, crisp nickname-name in its own right (said 'VIK').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a formal first name, more often a nickname. Rare, snappy, and friendly.

Did you know? Vick is a breezy short form of Victor, from Latin for 'conqueror' — also an English surname, giving it an easy, everyday feel (said 'VIK').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Vick — Short form of Victor; Latin 'conqueror'

Variations

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Nicknames

Vic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vick mean?

Vick is a short form of Victor, from Latin for 'conqueror; winner.'

How do you pronounce Vick?

It's said VIK /vɪk/ — one syllable.

Is Vick a boy or girl name?

Vick is a boy's name.

How popular is Vick?

Vick is a rare name in the U.S.