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First Name
322k
in the U.S.
since 1880
322k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
11k
in the U.S.
in 2010
11k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Victor mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Victor
User Submitted Origins
Latin
51%
English
25%
African
16%
American
5%
Russian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Germany says the name Victor is of Latin origin and means "Victorious, winner".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Victor is of African origin and means "Winner,victory".
- 2 submissions from India and the United States agree the name Victor means "Victory".
- According to 2 people from Washington, U.S., the name Victor is of English origin and means "victorious".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Victor means "A 'victorious' warrior".
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Victor means "God of victory".
- A user from the United Arab Emirates says the name Victor is of American origin and means "'successful' or 'Victorious'".
- 2 people from Belgium and the United States agree the name Victor is of Latin / English origin and means "Conqueror".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Victor means "To rule over or become a Conqueror".
- According to a user from an unknown location, the name Victor means "Victor, Conqueror".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Vic"tor
Senses
- The winner in a contest; one who gets the better of another in any struggle; esp., one who defeats an enemy in battle; a vanquisher; a conqueror; -- often followed by at, rarely by of."In love, the victors from the vanquished fly; They fly that wound, and they pursue that die." [Waller.]
- A destroyer.(R. & Poetic)"There, victor of his health, of fortune, friends, And fame, this lord of useless thousands ends." [Pope.]
Etymology: L. victor, fr. vincere victum, to vanquish, to conquer. See Vanquish
adjective Vic"tor
Victorious.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A combatant who is able to defeat rivals
- The contestant who wins the contest
Wiktionary
From a Late Latin personal name Victor, borne by several saints, from victor (“conqueror”).
- A male given name from Latin.
- The letter V in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
- A city in Colorado.
- A city in Idaho.
- A town in Iowa.
- A census-designated place in Montana.
- A town in New York.
- A census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California, United States.
Victor was also found in the following language(s): Danish, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Vietnamese
Notable Persons Named Victor
Notable Persons Named Victor
Victor "Vic" Stone
Victor "Vic" Stone is a comics character.
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo was a novel, dramaturgy, theatre, poetry, essay, and drawing writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 19 to 19. Victor was given the name Victor Marie Hugo on February 26th, 1802 in Besançon, Doubs, France. He breathed his last breath on May 22nd, 1885.
Victor Moses
Victor Moses is a soccer player for the West Ham United F.C., Chelsea F.C., Crystal Palace F.C., Wigan Athletic F.C., Liverpool F.C., Stoke City F.C., England national under-16 football team, England national under-17 football team, and England national under-19 football team. Victor was born on December 12th, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Victor Garber
Victor Garber is an actor, singing, and singer. He has had major accomplishments since 1958. Victor was born on March 16th, 1949 in London, Ontario.
Victor Creed
Victor Creed is a comics character.
Vic Morrow
Vic Morrow was an actor, film director, and director. He was most active from 1955 to 1982. Vic was given the name Victor Morozoff on February 14th, 1929 in New York City, New York, U.S. Vic is also known as Victor Morrow. He died on July 23rd, 1982.
- Vic MensaRapping
- Víctor ValdésSoccer Player
- Victor OladipoBasketball Player
- Victor Emmanuel IIIRoyalty
- Victor WanyamaSoccer Player
- Vic MignognaVoice Actor
- Victor Ortiz
- Victor MatureActor
- Víctor IbarboSoccer Player
- Victor AnichebeSoccer Player
- Victor CruzFootball Player
- Victor LindelöfSoccer Player
- Victor Webster
- Victor WillisSinging
Notable Persons With the Last Name Victor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Victor
Vikram
Vikram is an actor, film producer, playback singer, voice acting, film actor, and voice actor. His ongoing career started in 1990. Vikram was given the name Kennedy John Victor on April 17th, 1966 in Chennai.
Prince Albert Victor
Prince Albert Victor was royalty. He holds the title Duke of Clarence and Avondale. Prince was born as the child of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark on January 8th, 1864 in Frogmore. He passed away on January 14th, 1892.
Victor
Victor was royalty. He holds the title Prince Napoléon. He was most prominent from 1879 to 1879. Victor was born as the child of Prince Napoléon Bonaparte and Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy on July 18th, 1862 in Palais-Royal. He breathed his last breath on May 3rd, 1926.
Idara Victor
Idara Victor is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Idara was born in New York City.
Comte de Vigny Alfred Victor
Comte de Vigny Alfred Victor was a poet, translator, and novelist. Comte was given the name Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny on March 27th, 1797 in Loches. He passed away on September 17th, 1863.
Rick Victor
Rick was born on December 4th, 1980 in Grande Prairie. Rick is also known as Thompson, Eric; Victor, Rick; APOC; Apocalypse; Doom, Erik; Shadow, and The.
Common last names for Victor
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Victor | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 46.96% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 30.97% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.84% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.12% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.58% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 11.52% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Victor
People with the last name Victor are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Victor
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