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Vincent
BoyLatin· “conquering”
- Meaning
- conquering
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- VIN-suhnt
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #107
- US babies 2025
- 3,267
- Best rank
- #58 (1966)
- Peak year
- 1962
Meaning and origin of Vincent
Vincent is a Latin name that means “conquering”.
Vincent comes from the Latin Vincentius, from vincere, to conquer. Saint Vincent of Saragossa was an early Spanish martyr, and Saint Vincent de Paul, a seventeenth-century French priest, founded charitable orders that still carry his name. The painter Vincent van Gogh made it widely known in the art world. In English the name has a steady, classic feel with a touch of old-world style. Vince and Vinnie are familiar nicknames. Vicente in Spanish and Vincenzo in Italian are related forms.
Popularity over time
Vincent has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #58 in 1966, and the most babies received it in 1962, when 6,159 were named Vincent. In 2025, 3,267 babies were named Vincent, and it ranked #107 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #73 in 1920, #101 in 1950, #111 in 1980, #120 in 2000, #110 in 2010, and #107 in 2025. Of the 363,296 US boys named Vincent since records began, 14% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 36,839 babies. Since 2010, 55,492 more have been named Vincent.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Martin, Barry, Curtis, Greg, and Darryl.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vincent ranked highest in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #55 | 93 |
| Wisconsin | #58 | 89 |
| Rhode Island | #60 | 17 |
| New Jersey | #62 | 146 |
| Iowa | #65 | 49 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vincent is usually pronounced VIN-suhnt, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with V and ends in “-nt”.
Middle names for Vincent
A few middle names that flow with Vincent: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vincent
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vincent mean?
Vincent is a Latin name that means “conquering”.
What is the origin of the name Vincent?
Vincent has Latin roots. Vincent comes from the Latin Vincentius, from vincere, to conquer.
Is Vincent a popular name?
Yes. Vincent ranked #107 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Vincent a boy or girl name?
Vincent is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vincent?
Vincent is usually pronounced VIN-suhnt. 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