What does Victor mean?
The Latin victor, “conqueror” or “winner.”
What does August mean?
August comes from the Latin augustus, “great, venerable.”
Victor vs August
Which is more popular?
August is more popular than Victor today: about 3,958 US babies were given the name August in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
| Victor | August | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Conqueror | Great, venerable |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | VIK-ter | AW-gust |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 1990 (4,445) | 2025 (3,958) |
| In 2025 | 1,664 | 3,958 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Victor
August
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Victor | August |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,542 | 20,323 |
| 2010s | 26,144 | 15,827 |
| 2000s | 40,686 | 3,859 |
| 1990s | 41,072 | 2,153 |
| 1980s | 32,286 | 1,153 |
| 1970s | 26,732 | 1,044 |
| 1960s | 36,821 | 1,234 |
| 1950s | 33,887 | 1,841 |
| 1940s | 22,518 | 2,434 |
| 1930s | 15,570 | 3,208 |
| 1920s | 21,498 | 5,277 |
| 1910s | 17,157 | 4,869 |
| 1900s | 2,447 | 1,245 |
| 1890s | 1,811 | 1,703 |
| 1880s | 1,242 | 2,012 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Victor or August more popular?
August is more popular than Victor today: about 3,958 US babies were given the name August in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
What is the difference between Victor and August?
Victor means Conqueror (Latin origin), while August means Great, venerable (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Victor or August?
In US records, Victor first appears in 1880 and August in 1880, so Victor has the longer recorded history.