Victor
Victor comes directly from the Latin "victor," meaning "conqueror" or "winner." Several popes have been named Victor. Victor Hugo (1802-1885), the French author of "Les Misérables" (1862) and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (1831) — one of the greatest novelists in any language — is the most famous literary bearer. Victor was a top-100 American name from 1900 to 2010, peaking at #65 in 1918. The "V" opening is firm, and the "r" ending gives it weight. Victor is a male name of Latin origin that means "Conqueror, winner". Strong, Latin, and quietly accomplished. The name sounds capable. Victors tend to be confident. US top 200 most years. Well-known people named Victor include Victor Hugo (author), Saint Victor (pope), Victor (Latin word). Common variations and related forms of Victor include Vittorio (Italian), Víctor (Spanish), Viktor (German/Slavic).