Baby Names That Start With V, Girls and Boys

ByNamelyra Editorial Team

Popular V names for girls

  • Violet (English, from the flower, itself from the Latin viola)
  • Victoria (Latin, meaning victory)
  • Valentina (Latin, meaning strong or healthy)

Popular V names for boys

  • Vincent (Latin roots, commonly read as meaning conquering, currently the top V name for boys)
  • Victor (Latin, meaning conqueror)
  • Valentine (Latin, meaning strength or health)
  • Vance (English/Irish roots, originally a surname meaning someone who lives near marshland)

Rare V names for boys

  • Veer (Sanskrit, meaning brave)

Quick facts
Common origins Latin, Sanskrit, English
Common meaning themes strength, victory, conquest
Note Victor and Victoria share the same Latin root and meaning despite being separately gendered names

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular baby name starting with V?

Violet leads for girls, while Vincent currently tops the list for boys.

Are Victor and Victoria related names?

Yes, they share the same Latin root meaning victory, with Victoria functioning as the feminine form.

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