Mansour
Meaningvictorious · Arabic
Mansour is an Arabic boy name meaning “victorious”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funMansour doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationMansour peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mansour you'd meet today is about 43 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mansour would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMansour first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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About the name Mansour
Mansour is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “victorious”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Mansour
What does the name Mansour mean?
Mansour means “victorious” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Cairo (“the victorious”), Ziggy (“victorious protection”), Faiz (“victorious”) and Fawaz (“successful, victorious”).
What is the origin of the name Mansour?
Mansour is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Mansour a boy or girl name?
Mansour is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Mansour.
How popular is the name Mansour?
Mansour ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1982, when it reached #4,234. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,876 places.
What names are similar to Mansour?
If you like Mansour, you might also like Cairo, Ziggy, Faiz and Fawaz.
What should I know before naming my baby Mansour?
Mansour is an Arabic boy name meaning “victorious”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.