Viktor vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viktor

Boy #1,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"conqueror, victor"

Origin: Latin

Russian Scandinavian Eastern European German

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Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Viktor Rank #1,277

Yakov Rank #1,227

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1277 for Viktor.

Is Viktor or Yakov more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Viktor at #1277 in the United States.

What do Viktor and Yakov mean?

Viktor means "conqueror, victor" (Latin origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Viktor and Yakov boy or girl names?

Viktor is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.