The nameVicente
Vicente is a boy's name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin vincere, "to conquer".
Origin
Latin, through Spanish and Portuguese.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Vicente peaked in the 1960s and is still given today, less often.
Famous people named Vicente
- Vicente del Bosque, Spanish football manager
Popularity of the name Vicente
Vicente in France
1405thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1967peak year (55 births)
1,400babies named Vicente in France since 1900
Vicente was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 410 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Vicente. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Vicente in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vicente mean?
From the Latin vincere, "to conquer".
What is the origin of the name Vicente?
Latin, through Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Vicente a girl's or a boy's name?
Vicente is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Vicente?
Vicente del Bosque, Spanish football manager.