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The baby name Viktor is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced VEEK-tor.

Viktor is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: VEEK-tor

What is the meaning of the name Viktor ?

The baby name Viktor is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced VEEK-tor.

Viktor is Latin in Origin.

Viktor is the k-spelled European form of Latin Victor, a Roman cognomen attested in classical Latin. Its root is victor, an agent noun formed from the past participial stem vict- of vincere, to conquer, with the masculine suffix -or. The literal sense is conqueror or winner; the k reflects the orthography of Germanic, Slavic, and Scandinavian languages where Latin c before back vowels was represented as k in adapted names.

Christian use strengthened the name through early saints and martyrs, including Pope Victor I and Victor of Xanten, while vernacular spellings separated by region: Victor in English and French, Víctor in Spanish, Wiktor in Polish, Vittorio and Vittore in Italian, and Viktor across Russian, German, Hungarian, Nordic, and South Slavic usage. Modern English-speaking countries have known it chiefly as an immigrant or international spelling, with occasional visibility from figures such as Viktor Frankl, Viktor Tsoi, and fictional Viktor Krum.

Viktor has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Viktor

Viktor Yanukovych Politician · Born 1950 · Russia Viktor Yanukovych is a politician best known for serving as the President of Ukraine from 2010 until his removal from office in 2014. His presidency ended amid widespread protests and political unrest, leading to his eventual exile in Russia. Yanukovych's tenure was marked by controversy and allegations of corruption. Viktor Orbán Politician · Born 1963 · Hungary Viktor Orbán is a prominent Hungarian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Hungary. He has been a central figure in Hungarian politics, leading the Fidesz party and implementing policies that have sparked significant debate both domestically and internationally. Orbán's leadership style and his approach to issues like immigration and media freedom have been particularly noteworthy. Viktor Yushchenko Politician · Born 1954 · Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko is a Ukrainian politician best known for serving as the President of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010. He gained international attention during the Orange Revolution, a series of protests and political events that followed the disputed 2004 presidential election. His presidency focused on democratic reforms and strengthening Ukraine's ties with the European Union.
Viktor Tsoi Actor · Born 1962 · Soviet Union Viktor Tsoi was a prominent Soviet musician and actor, best known as the frontman of the rock band Kino. He became a cultural icon with songs like 'Gruppa Krovi' and 'Zvezda po Imeni Solntse', which captured the spirit of a generation. His influence on music and culture in the Soviet Union remains significant. Viktor Zubkov Politician · Born 1941 · Russia Viktor Zubkov is a Russian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Russia from 2007 to 2008. He played a significant role in the country's financial and economic sectors, having also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gazprom, the state-owned energy company. Zubkov's leadership in these positions marked a key period in Russia's political landscape. Viktor Dyk Politician · Born 1877 · Czechoslovakia Viktor Dyk was a prominent Czechoslovakian politician and writer, best known for his work in literature and his role in the national movement. He authored the novel 'The Ratcatcher' and was a significant figure in advocating for Czechoslovak independence. His contributions to both politics and literature left a lasting impact on his country's cultural and political landscape.

Viktor – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 — 820
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Iceland Boys 2023 #19 1,220 60
EE Boys 0 #21 188 2,087
HU Boys 0 #25 1,082 3,954
Iceland Boys 0 #29 47 131
EE 0 #31 7 1,051
MD 0 #32 3 434
RU Boys 0 #32 7,011 12,621
TM Boys 0 #34 3 614
HU 0 #35 117 1,675
KZ Boys 0 #35 1,019 6,578
BG Boys 0 #41 566 3,850
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
AZ 0 #43 1 706
BG 0 #44 37 1,799
GE 0 #44 1 997
MD Boys 0 #44 42 756
AL 0 #52 24 2,372
Norway Boys 2025 #54 112 444
AL Boys 0 #54 505 5,122
LT Boys 0 #54 237 2,166
CZ Boys 0 #55 1,487 6,530
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
KZ 0 #65 27 1,452
RS Boys 0 #65 141 2,277
Belgium Boys 2024 #73 123 401
RS 0 #75 10 923
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
RU 0 #81 166 3,641
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
LT 0 #83 6 949
Sweden Boys 2022 #88 106 1,509
HR Boys 0 #94 420 3,997
GE Boys 0 #102 9 2,055
CZ 0 #106 103 3,154
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Switzerland Boys 2024 #107 31 1,769
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Boys 0 #114 16 3,473
GR Boys 0 #120 172 6,912
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
GR 0 #125 10 3,911
AZ Boys 0 #130 2 1,400
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
HR 0 #135 45 2,081
IR Boys 0 #135 1,532 10,162
IR 0 #136 104 4,221
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
SI Boys 0 #149 62 3,402
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MT Boys 0 #162 15 4,064
PL Boys 0 #162 252 6,459
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
DK Boys 0 #165 192 7,401
Germany Boys 0 #172 2,783 5,697
Austria Boys 0 #175 400 2,180
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
DK 0 #184 20 5,198
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
Austria 0 #193 21 850
LT Girls 0 #198 3 1,904
LU Boys 0 #201 18 4,970
PS 0 #207 12 5,692
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
Finland Boys 0 #214 263 2,041
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
Finland Boys 2026 #235 1,417 3,552
EC Boys 0 #241 6 3,322
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
NA Boys 0 #247 7 6,830
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
PT Boys 0 #251 126 7,951
Canada Boys 2024 #254 53 2,588
IL 0 #256 19 6,291
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
IL Boys 0 #260 483 10,983
NG 0 #264 9 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
PS Boys 0 #288 319 10,655
Finland 0 #290 18 830
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
PE 0 #301 10 6,350
France Boys 2021 #304 85 2,865
CN Boys 0 #304 16 9,639
Germany 0 #308 135 2,542
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #327 6 5,862
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
MU Boys 0 #342 16 8,477
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #355 7 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
MX 0 #377 37 8,339
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
CL 0 #397 15 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
UY Boys 0 #406 8 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Spain 0 #428 25 2,326
GT Boys 0 #432 43 7,625
AR Boys 0 #439 29 7,628
CR Boys 0 #448 40 10,188
RU Girls 0 #454 45 11,913
CO 0 #459 22 7,768
PA Boys 0 #460 22 9,305
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
CL Boys 0 #479 197 13,390
IT Boys 0 #484 1,934 10,046
MX Boys 0 #493 665 16,355
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
Spain Boys 0 #530 473 5,610
BO Boys 0 #541 52 9,244
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
CO Boys 0 #632 314 15,656
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
NL Boys 0 #650 314 5,873
IT 0 #654 61 4,183
BR Boys 0 #667 85 12,213
SG Boys 0 #681 17 17,960
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
PE Boys 0 #686 196 14,506
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
QA Boys 0 #698 10 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #739 154 7,044
SY 0 #760 8 11,684
NG Boys 0 #803 149 16,906
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
EG Boys 0 #859 28 15,035
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
OM Boys 0 #870 12 17,948
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,059 34 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,071 41 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MA 0 #1,080 49 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,129 50 25,619
TR 0 #1,140 72 19,440
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,156 21 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,408 39 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,602 13 28,008

Viktor is popular in 89 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Canada
Belgium
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Viktor

Viktor is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Viktor is a 2 syllable name, pronounced VEEK-tor.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Victor, Víctor, Wiktor, Vítor, Vittore and Vittorio.
Yes, very popular — Viktor ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Viktor ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Yes — 12 notable people named Viktor are in our database, including Viktor Yanukovych (Politician), Viktor Orbán (Politician), Viktor Yushchenko (Politician).