Vigo

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEE-goh /ˈviː.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short, bright name linked to the Scandinavian Viggo (from Old Norse 'vig', 'war; battle'); it also reads as a Slavic name and a Spanish place name (the city of Vigo). Routes layered, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright, bold name: Vigo links to Viggo ('war') and reads Slavic too (said 'VEE-goh'). Crisp and storied.

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Origin LowSlavic, Scandinavian

MeaningA short, bright name linked to the Scandinavian Viggo (from Old Norse 'vig', 'war; battle'); it also reads as a Slavic name and a Spanish place name (the city of Vigo). Routes layered, noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#7686 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 52

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

Vigo links to the Scandinavian Viggo, 'war; battle', and also reads Slavic and as a Spanish place name. It reads crisp and storied — rare in the U.S. (said 'VEE-goh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, crisp, and storied.

Did you know? Vigo is a short, bright name tied to the Scandinavian Viggo (from 'vig', 'war; battle'); it also reads as a Slavic name and a Spanish place, so its routes are layered, which we note honestly — crisp and bold (said 'VEE-goh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Vigo — Scandinavian Viggo 'war'; also Slavic/Spanish place

Variations

ViggoVicoVigho

Nicknames

VigVi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vigo mean?

Vigo links to the Scandinavian Viggo (from 'vig', 'war; battle'); it also reads as a Slavic name and a Spanish place. The routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Vigo?

It's said VEE-goh /ˈviː.ɡoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vigo a boy or girl name?

Vigo is a boy's name.

How popular is Vigo?

Vigo is a very rare name in the U.S.