Vincent
Latin boy's name meaning “conquering”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- conquering
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #120
- Born in 2023
- 2,992
- Peak year
- 1993 (#100)
Meaning & origin
Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. Painter Vincent van Gogh is a famous bearer.
Is Vincent a Latin name?
Yes — Vincent is a Latin name meaning "conquering". Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. Painter Vincent van Gogh is a famous bearer. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Vincent ranked #120 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,992 US boys were given the name Vincent.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #100 in 1993
“Unranked” means Vincent was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Vincent
Vincent is spelled V-I-N-C-E-N-T — 7 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Vince, Vinnie
Vincent: frequently asked questions
What does the name Vincent mean?
Vincent is a Latin name meaning "conquering". Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. Painter Vincent van Gogh is a famous bearer.
Where does the name Vincent come from?
Vincent is of Latin origin. Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. Painter Vincent van Gogh is a famous bearer.
Is Vincent a boy or a girl name?
Vincent is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Vincent?
In 2023, 2,992 US boys were given the name Vincent.
Is Vincent a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Vincent ranked #120 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Vincent?
Common nicknames for Vincent include Vince, Vinnie.
How do you spell Vincent?
Vincent is spelled V-I-N-C-E-N-T — 7 letters.
How common is the name Vincent?
In 2023, 2,992 US boys were given the name Vincent. In the latest US data, Vincent ranked #120 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Vincent a Latin name?
Yes — Vincent is a Latin name meaning "conquering". Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. Painter Vincent van Gogh is a famous bearer. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Vincent mean in Latin?
In Latin, Vincent means "conquering". Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. Painter Vincent van Gogh is a famous bearer.
Is Vincent a Roman name?
Vincent is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "conquering".