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Viggo

/ VEE-goh /
Boy Norse 2 syllables
Meaning
Viggo means War (Norse).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Norse
Pronunciation
VEE-goh
Popularity
#1697 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Viggo in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Viggo first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2025, when 97 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 97.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Viggo popular?

Near its peak Viggo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Viggo, by decade
2020s 447
2010s 402
2000s 179
1930s 5
1920s 10
1910s 12

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Viggo mean?

Viggo comes from the Old Norse for “war” or “battle.”

Names like Viggo

Norse names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Viggo

Popular Norse names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Viggo mean?

Viggo means War. Viggo comes from the Old Norse for “war” or “battle.”

What is the origin of the name Viggo?

Viggo is of Norse origin.

How do you pronounce Viggo?

Viggo is pronounced “VEE-goh.”

Is Viggo a boy or a girl name?

Viggo is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Viggo a popular name right now?

Viggo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Viggo?

In 2025, Viggo ranked #1697 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Viggo most popular?

Viggo was most popular in 2025, when about 97 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Viggo?

Names similar to Viggo include Ragnar, Thor, Arne, Ivar, Torsten.

What names go well with Viggo?

Norse names that pair well with Viggo include Erik, Freya, Odin, Gunnar, Astrid.