What does Victor mean?
The Latin victor, “conqueror” or “winner.”
What does Max mean?
A short form of Maximilian or Maximus, from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
Victor vs Max
Which is more popular?
Max is more popular than Victor today: about 2,025 US babies were given the name Max in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
| Victor | Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Conqueror | Greatest |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | VIK-ter | MAKS |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 1990 (4,445) | 2009 (3,958) |
| In 2025 | 1,664 | 2,025 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Victor
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Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Victor | Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,542 | 13,641 |
| 2010s | 26,144 | 34,141 |
| 2000s | 40,686 | 27,368 |
| 1990s | 41,072 | 18,216 |
| 1980s | 32,286 | 8,741 |
| 1970s | 26,732 | 4,231 |
| 1960s | 36,821 | 5,023 |
| 1950s | 33,887 | 7,430 |
| 1940s | 22,518 | 8,526 |
| 1930s | 15,570 | 11,757 |
| 1920s | 21,498 | 14,081 |
| 1910s | 17,157 | 10,859 |
| 1900s | 2,447 | 1,567 |
| 1890s | 1,811 | 1,112 |
| 1880s | 1,242 | 765 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Victor or Max more popular?
Max is more popular than Victor today: about 2,025 US babies were given the name Max in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
What is the difference between Victor and Max?
Victor means Conqueror (Latin origin), while Max means Greatest (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Victor or Max?
In US records, Victor first appears in 1880 and Max in 1880, so Victor has the longer recorded history.