Vigo

Vigo is both an Italian and Spanish surname and a Scandinavian first name. As a place name, it's found in Spain, Italy, England – and Indiana.

Vigo the Carpathian is the fictional villain of Ghostbusters II. The most famous surnamed Vigo is Jean Vigo, the great early French film director, namesake of the Prix Jean Vigo award.

As a name, it couldn't be more vigorous.

Pronounced VEE-goh.

As of October 2026, Vigo ranked #8865 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7686 in 2023.