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Victory

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIK-tə-ree /ˈvɪk.tə.ri/High

Meaning: From the word victory — from Latin victoria, 'victory, triumph, conquest'; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Triumph: Victory is the word-name 'victory, triumph'. Bold, aspirational, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the word victory — from Latin victoria, 'victory, triumph, conquest'; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#4527 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119182025

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

Victory comes from the word victory — from Latin victoria, 'victory, triumph, conquest' (Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory). A bold, aspirational, triumphant word-name (popular in Nigeria), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, victory-and-triumph at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Victory means 'victory, triumph, conquest' (Latin victoria; Victoria, the goddess of victory) — a bold, aspirational word-name, used for both sexes (popular in Nigeria).
Overall data confidence 58%
Oxford English Dictionary — victory — word origin

Variations

VictorVictoria

Nicknames

Vic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Victory mean?

Victory is the word for 'victory, triumph, conquest' (Latin victoria).

How do you pronounce Victory?

It's said VIK-tə-ree /ˈvɪk.tə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Victory a boy or girl name?

Victory is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Victory?

Victory is a rare name in the U.S.

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