Viggo

Viggo is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “battle, fight.” In 2024 it was given to 79 boys in the United States.

Viggo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“battle, fight”

About the name Viggo

Viggo belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “battle, fight” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Viggo first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1830 in 2023, and in 2024 79 babies received the name — 956 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Viggo in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1830 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Viggo in 2024
79
Total since 1880
956

Viggo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#1124 in 2025
Babies named Viggo in 2025
26
Total since 1996
244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Viggo mean?

Viggo means “battle, fight” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Viggo a boy or girl name?

Viggo is a boy name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Viggo?

Viggo comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Viggo?

Viggo first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1830 in 2023, and 79 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.