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Vittorio

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Pronounced vee-TOR-ee-oh /viˈtɔr.i.oʊ/High

Meaning: Italian form of Victor — Latin victor, 'conqueror' — kings' and directors' favoriteHigh

In 30 seconds: Victory in full opera: Vittorio is Italy's Victor — kings Vittorio Emanuele and neorealist master De Sica carried it. Conquering, four syllables at a time.

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Origin HighLatin, Italian

MeaningItalian form of Victor — Latin victor, 'conqueror' — kings' and directors' favorite

U.S. rank (2024)#3768 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Vittorio is the Italian form of Victor — Latin victor, 'conqueror'. The unifying kings Vittorio Emanuele and director Vittorio De Sica made it both throne and screen.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian-heritage families. Rare, victorious at the root, and operatic.

Did you know? Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves rewrote world cinema with non-actors and real streets — a Vittorio conquering hearts, not territories.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Vittorio — etymology

Variations

VictorVittoreVito

Nicknames

VitoTorio

Famous Bearers

★Vittorio De Sica (1901–1974)
Italian director of Bicycle Thieves, neorealist master.

If you like Vittorio…

Victor— the Latin-English standard form

Vito— the 'life' short cousin

Valentino— a fellow grand Italian -ino

Lorenzo— the companion stately classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vittorio mean?

Vittorio is the Italian form of Victor, Latin for 'conqueror'.

How do you pronounce Vittorio?

It's said vee-TOR-ee-oh /viˈtɔr.i.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vittorio a boy or girl name?

Vittorio is a boy's name.

How popular is Vittorio?

Vittorio is a rare name in the U.S.