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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

1993
#100
1998
#121
2003
#117
2008
#119
2013
#101
2018
#107
2023
#120
2024
#111

“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".

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