Latin

Vincent

Pronounced VIN-sentShare

Meaning: Conquering

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Vincent comes from Latin Vincentius, related to the verb for conquering. Its long Christian naming history helped spread related forms across Europe.

Nicknames

  • Vince
  • Vin
  • Vinny

Spellings & variants

Famous namesakes

  • Vincent van GoghPainter

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Vincent comes from Latin.

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