The nameVincent
Vincent is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "conquering". The name of Vincent van Gogh, it is a classic in many languages.
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Meaning
Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, "conquering, victorious".
Origin
Latin. Saint Vincent of Saragossa, deacon and martyr, and Saint Vincent de Paul, who devoted his life to the poor in the 17th century, made it a great Christian name.
History
Vincent van Gogh made the name famous worldwide. It has been in the American top 100 for decades and is a classic in France and the Netherlands.
Vincent in other languages
Vincent is spelled the same in English, French and Dutch. It is Vincenzo in Italian, Vicente in Spanish and Portuguese, Vinzenz in German and Wincenty in Polish.
Nicknames for Vincent
The most common nicknames for Vincent: Vince and Vinnie.
Did you know?
- Vincent van Gogh painted some 860 pictures in barely ten years.
- Vincent Kompany captained Manchester City to four Premier League titles.
Famous people named Vincent
- Saint Vincent de Paul
- Vincent van Gogh, painter
- Vincent Price, actor
- Vincent Kompany, footballer
Popularity of the name Vincent
Vincent in the United States
Vincent was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 49,739 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Vincent. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Vincent in the United States were born before 1970, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,077 births a year on average, against 3,634 in the five years before.
Vincent in the United Kingdom
Vincent was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,680 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Vincent. Half of all babies named Vincent in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 479 births a year.
Vincent in Ireland
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Vincent in Belgium
Vincent in Switzerland
Vincent in Austria
Vincent in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Vincent
Names from the same generation as Vincent, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vincent mean?
Vincent comes from the Latin vincens, "conquering, victorious".
What is the origin of the name Vincent?
Latin. Saint Vincent of Saragossa, deacon and martyr, and Saint Vincent de Paul, who devoted his life to the poor in the 17th century, made it a great Christian name.
Is Vincent a girl's or a boy's name?
Vincent is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Vincent?
In 2024, Vincent was the 111th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,158 births.
What are the variants of the name Vincent?
Variants and related names of Vincent include Vince, Vincente, Vincenzo and Vinnie.
What are good sibling names for Vincent?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Claire, Valerie, Natalia and Juliana for a sister, Dominic, Adrian, Max and Julian for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Vincent?
The most common nicknames for Vincent are Vince and Vinnie.
Who are famous people named Vincent?
Saint Vincent de Paul; Vincent van Gogh, painter; Vincent Price, actor; Vincent Kompany, footballer.