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Vitor

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEE-tor /ˈvi.tɔr/Medium

Meaning: The Portuguese form of Victor, from Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner'. It is a common name in Portugal and Brazil, often in the compound Victor Hugo or Vitor Manuel.Medium

In 30 seconds: Portugal's Victor: Vitor means 'conqueror; winner', straight from Latin (said 'VEE-tor').
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Origin MediumPortuguese, Latin
MeaningThe Portuguese form of Victor, from Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner'. It is a common name in Portugal and Brazil, often in the compound Victor Hugo or Vitor Manuel.
U.S. rank (2024)#14091 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619972024

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

Vitor is the Portuguese form of Victor, from the Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner'. The name spread through the Christian world in honour of several early saints and martyrs called Victor, and in Portuguese-speaking countries it settled into this trimmed spelling. It is common across Portugal and Brazil today, and it reads clearly in English (said 'VEE-tor').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, well behind Victor. Rare here, common in Brazil and Portugal.

Did you know? Vitor is Victor in Portuguese — the Latin victor, 'conqueror', with one letter shed. It is a staple name in Portugal and Brazil, often paired into a double name like Vitor Manuel (said 'VEE-tor').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Vitor — Portuguese form of Victor; Latin victor

Variations

VictorVittorioViktor

Nicknames

VitoVic

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Victor— the English form of the same name
Viktor— the Slavic and Nordic spelling
Vittorio— the Italian form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vitor mean?

Vitor is the Portuguese form of Victor, from the Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner'.

How do you pronounce Vitor?

It's said VEE-tor /ˈvi.tɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vitor a boy or girl name?

Vitor is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vitor?

Vitor is a rare spelling in the U.S., though it is very common in Portugal and Brazil.

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