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Victor

Boy name · 278 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Victor: 278 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 15 births in 2014.

Victor, a classic name with enduring appeal, comes straight from the Latin *victor*, meaning "conqueror" or "winner." Its most famous bearer is perhaps Saint Victor of Marseilles, a third-century Roman martyr, while the name was also borne by Victor Hugo, the legendary French author of *Les Misérables*. Places like the Canadian city of Victoria in British Columbia share the same conquering root, as does the Victoria Falls in Africa, all named for Queen Victoria. Further west, the name forms a natural counterpart to Victoria, its feminine form. Interestingly, Victor has maintained a steady, quiet presence in Scotland without ever topping the charts, a reliable choice for parents seeking a strong, historically substantial name that is both familiar and distinguished.