Vincent
Vincent: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪnsənt/
Meaning and origin of Vincent
Root meaning: “conquering”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, from vincēns (“conquering”), from the verb vincō.
How popular is Vincent?
Since 1880, 1,420 girls and 363,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Vincent (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1651 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #58 in 1966. In 2025 it ranked #107 for boys, with 3,272 babies given the name.
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Vincent FAQ
What does the name Vincent mean?
Vincent traces back to a root meaning "conquering". A male given name from Latin. Borrowed from French Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, from vincēns (“conquering”), from the verb vincō.
What is the origin of the name Vincent?
Vincent is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Vincent?
Since 1880, 1,420 girls and 363,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Vincent (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1651 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #58 in 1966. In 2025 it ranked #107 for boys, with 3,272 babies given the name.
Is Vincent a boy or girl name?
Vincent is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,420 girls and 363,296 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.