The story behind Victor
From a Late Latin personal name Victor, borne by several saints, from victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of victor.
Pronunciation
Canada, General-American: /ˈvɪk.tɚ/
Regional pronunciation variants
- Received-Pronunciation: /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/
- Australia: /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/
Popularity
Victor ranked #211 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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- Syllables
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Middle Names for Victor
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- balanced syllable contrast
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Victor
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- Gender
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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- balanced name length
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- Gender
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- Syllables
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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- shared origin connection
- balanced name length