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Victory Pronunciation

Victory is pronounced VIK-tər-ee /ˈvɪk.tər.i/High

Meaning: From the English word victory — Latin victoria, 'conquest, triumph' — a bold virtue word-nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Triumph, unabbreviated: Victory is the word itself — Latin victoria — worn as a declaration. Bolder than Victoria, beloved in African Christian naming, and impossible to overlook.

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Origin HighLatin, English

MeaningFrom the English word victory — Latin victoria, 'conquest, triumph' — a bold virtue word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#3872 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,725

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Victory comes from the English word — Latin victoria, 'conquest, triumph'. While Victoria reigned as goddess and queen, the unadorned word-name flourishes in African Christian naming and the modern virtue-word wave; boxing great Victory and gospel contexts keep it ringing.

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian-heritage and devout families. Rare, triumph at the root, and proclamatory.

Did you know? Where Victoria is the goddess and queen, Victory is the thing itself — a naming move favored in Nigerian families, where a child's name proclaims the family's testimony.

Overall data confidence 85%

Oxford English Dictionary — victory — word origin

Variations

VictoriaViktory

Nicknames

VicTori

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If you like Victory…

Victoria— the classic form of the same triumph

Praise— a fellow proclamation word-name

Glory— another radiant word-name

Hillary— a similarly popular pick

Rosemary— a fellow English choice

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How do you pronounce Victory?

Victory is pronounced VIK-tər-ee (/ˈvɪk.tər.i/). Press play above to hear Victory said aloud.

How do you say Victory?

Victory is said VIK-tər-ee (/ˈvɪk.tər.i/). Press play above to hear Victory said aloud.

What does the name Victory mean?

Victory is the English word for triumph, from Latin victoria.

Is Victory a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Victory?

Victory is a rare name in the U.S.