Meaning

Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Champion."

Meaning

Victor.

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Dutch, English, French and Spanish.

Background story

Victoria was a goddess who smiled on the ancient Roman people for many centuries. Early Christians adopted the name, perhaps in reference to St. Paul's praise of ''God, which giveth us the victory.''

Seventeenth-century Puritans set the trend of using Victoria's English translation, Victory, as the preferred form of the name. Then in 1837 a German princess was crowned Victoria, Queen of the British. Reigning until 1901, she dominated and named the 19th century, creating an archetype of formality and moral prudishness summed up in a single word -- Victorian.

Perhaps because of their awe for this dominating queen, English speakers did not use this name widely until the mid-20th century. At that time, Victoria was escorted up the popularity lists by her male counterpart, Victor.

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Statistics for the name Victor (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 104 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 105 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 102 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 96 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 100 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 35 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 33 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 19 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 13 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 14 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 14 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Victor was ranked as number 8 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Champion."

Meaning

Victor.

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Dutch, English, French and Spanish.

Background story

Victoria was a goddess who smiled on the ancient Roman people for many centuries. Early Christians adopted the name, perhaps in reference to St. Paul's praise of ''God, which giveth us the victory.''

Seventeenth-century Puritans set the trend of using Victoria's English translation, Victory, as the preferred form of the name. Then in 1837 a German princess was crowned Victoria, Queen of the British. Reigning until 1901, she dominated and named the 19th century, creating an archetype of formality and moral prudishness summed up in a single word -- Victorian.

Perhaps because of their awe for this dominating queen, English speakers did not use this name widely until the mid-20th century. At that time, Victoria was escorted up the popularity lists by her male counterpart, Victor.

Find similar names to Victor

• Names that start with 'Vic'
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• Conduct an advanced search