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Vincent

Meaning: conquering · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From Latin vincere, 'to conquer'. Vincent van Gogh is the most famous bearer.

Famous people named Vincent

Vincent van Gogh (painter)
Saint Vincent de Paul

Nicknames

Vince, Vin, Vinnie

Variants & related names

Vincenzo, Vicente, Vincente

Vincent name art

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FAQ

What does the name Vincent mean?

Vincent means “conquering”. It comes from Latin.

Is Vincent a popular name?

Yes — Vincent has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Vincent?

Vince, Vin, Vinnie.

What are other forms of Vincent?

Vincenzo, Vicente, Vincente.

Similar names

Patrick · Paul · Emiliano · Lorenzo · Marcus · Martin

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.