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Vince
BoyEnglish, Latin· “conquering (short for Vincent)”
- Meaning
- conquering (short for Vincent)
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- VINS
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,364
- US babies 2025
- 137
- Best rank
- #321 (1962)
- Peak year
- 1963
Meaning and origin of Vince
Vince is an English and Latin name that means “conquering (short for Vincent)”.
Brisk and punchy, Vince is the short form of Vincent, from the Latin Vincentius, based on vincere, 'to conquer'. It has been used as an independent name since the twentieth century, when many classic names were trimmed to brisk nicknames. Football coach Vince Lombardi, whose name is on the Super Bowl trophy, gave it a tough, determined image. Vince is compact and retro-cool, with a sound that feels both friendly and strong. Parents who like it sometimes choose Vincent on paper and use Vince day to day.
Popularity over time
Vince first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 45 different years, starting in 1886. Its best national rank was #321 in 1962, and the most babies received it in 1963, when 595 were named Vince. In 2025, 137 babies were named Vince, and it ranked #1,364 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,593 in 1920, #870 in 1950, #962 in 1980, #1,428 in 2000, #1,167 in 2010, and #1,364 in 2025. Of the 12,705 US boys named Vince since records began, 29% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,481 babies. Since 2010, 2,236 more have been named Vince.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Tod, Rob, Dewayne, Lyndon, and Kris.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vince ranked highest in Utah, California, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #805 | 5 |
| California | #859 | 28 |
| Louisiana | #895 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #926 | 5 |
| Michigan | #989 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vince is usually pronounced VINS, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with V and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Vince
A few middle names that flow with Vince: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vince
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vince mean?
Vince is an English and Latin name that means “conquering (short for Vincent)”.
What is the origin of the name Vince?
Vince has English and Latin roots. Brisk and punchy, Vince is the short form of Vincent, from the Latin Vincentius, based on vincere, 'to conquer'.
Is Vince a popular name?
Not especially. Vince ranked #1,364 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vince a boy or girl name?
Vince is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vince?
Vince is usually pronounced VINS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings