Latin boy name
Vincent Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Vincent means conquering, winning. From the Latin Vincentius, from vincere, meaning to conquer.
Vincent comes from the Latin Vincentius, based on vincere, meaning to conquer. Early Christians used the name, and Saint Vincent of Saragossa and Saint Vincent de Paul were important bearers. It travelled through Europe as Vicente in Spain and Vincenzo in Italy. The painter Vincent van Gogh made it widely known and gave it an artistic association. Vincent feels creative and gentle, though its meaning is strong, and short forms such as Vince and Vinny add casual options. It matches other Latin names like Victor and Julian.
Variants of Vincent
VinceVicenteVincenzoVincenzVinny
Well-known people named Vincent
Vincent van Gogh.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vincent mean?
Vincent means "conquering, winning". From the Latin Vincentius, from vincere, meaning to conquer.
How do you pronounce Vincent?
Vincent is pronounced VIN-sent.
What is the origin of Vincent?
Vincent is of Latin origin. From the Latin Vincentius, from vincere, meaning to conquer.