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Viktor

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIK-tor /ˈvɪk.tər/Low

Meaning: Victor, conqueror, one who winsLow

In 30 seconds: Viktor is the Slavic, German, and Scandinavian spelling of Victor, from the Latin victoris meaning conqueror. A clean, strong two-syllable name with imperial Roman heritage.
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Origin LowLatin, Slavic
MeaningVictor, conqueror, one who wins
U.S. rank (2024)#1276 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births154 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819532024

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

History & Origin

Viktor is the Eastern European, German, and Scandinavian spelling of Victor, from Latin victor meaning conqueror or winner. The name was popular in the Roman Empire and has remained in widespread use across Europe.

Viktor is widely used in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Scandinavia. In the United States it has a sophisticated European quality that distinguishes it from the standard Victor.

Did you know? Victor Hugo (1802-1885) wrote Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame — two of the greatest novels ever written. The French spelling Victor, and its European cousin Viktor, carry this literary legacy of social justice and human dignity.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Victor

Variations

VictorVictorViktrWiktor

Nicknames

VikVick

Famous Bearers

  • ★Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
    French author of Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

If you like Viktor…

Victor— Standard Latin/English spelling
Rector— Same -ctor ending Latin name
Hector— Three-syllable -ctor ending Trojan hero
Nestor— Greek wise old king name of same classic tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Viktor mean?

Viktor means conqueror or winner from Latin victor.

Is Viktor different from Victor?

Viktor is the Slavic, German, and Scandinavian spelling while Victor is the Latin and English form.

How do you pronounce Viktor?

Viktor is pronounced VIK-tor with two syllables.

What names are similar to Viktor?

Similar names include Victor, Hector, and Nestor.