Viktor
Viktor is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Conqueror”, pronounced VIK-tor. It ranked #1238 in the United States in 2025, given to 162 babies, and peaked at #1099 in 2018. Common nicknames: Vik, Vitya.
How popular is Viktor in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Viktor mean, and where does it come from?
Viktor is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic spelling of Victor, from the Latin for conqueror — a name early Christians used for the victory over death rather than over anyone in particular. It is standard from Hungary to Sweden to Russia. American records hold this spelling from 1953 and it has risen steadily without entering the top thousand. Viktor Frankl survived Auschwitz and wrote Man's Search for Meaning, which has sold more than sixteen million copies.
How is Viktor used around the world?
Viktor is used in 5 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Female FormViktoria
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Viktor?
Famous People Named Viktor
- Viktor Frankl — Austrian psychiatrist and author of Man's Search for Meaning
- Viktor Tsoi — Soviet rock musician and leader of Kino
- Viktor Axelsen — Danish badminton player and Olympic champion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Viktor mean?
Viktor is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Conqueror." Viktor is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic spelling of Victor, from the Latin for conqueror — a name early Christians used for the victory over death rather than over anyone in particular. It is standard from Hungary to Sweden to Russia.
How do you pronounce Viktor?
Viktor is pronounced VIK-tor. Common variations include Victor, Viktors, Wiktor.
Is Viktor a boy name?
Yes, Viktor is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Vik, Vitya.