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Viggo

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIG-go /ˈvi.ɡo/High

Meaning: WarHigh

In 30 seconds: Viggo is a Norwegian boy's name meaning 'war.' It is a strong, compact name with deep Scandinavian roots.
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Origin HighNorwegian, Swedish, Danish
MeaningWar
U.S. rank (2025)#1697 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births97 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,053

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519132025

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

From Norwegian, Viggo carries the blunt meaning 'war,' tying it to the martial vocabulary of the old North. The related form Vígi shares that same warlike sense. The name remains firmly Scandinavian in flavor even as it has spread abroad.

The double-g gives it a sturdy, percussive sound. Bearers range from Danish Prime Minister Viggo Kampmann to actor Viggo Mortensen, famous as Aragorn in 'The Lord of the Rings.'

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Viggo is 'war', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 86%
Behind the Name - Viggo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Vígi

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Viggo Kampmann (1910–1976)
    Danish Social Democratic politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1960 to 1962.
  • ★Viggo Mortensen (1958–present)
    American actor and filmmaker known for playing Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viggo mean?

Viggo is usually explained as meaning 'war' and is most often linked with Norwegian tradition.

How do you pronounce Viggo?

It's commonly said VIG-go /ˈvi.ɡo/.

Is Viggo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Viggo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Viggo?

In 2024, Viggo ranked #1980 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.

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