Vincent: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced VIN-suhnt · 2 syllables
Vincent means “conquering”, from Latin.
Borrowed from French Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, from vincens (“conquering”), from the verb vinco.
- Meaning
- conquering
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- VIN-suhnt
- US rank (2025)
- #107
- US babies a year
- about 3,126 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Vincent?
Vincent was the #107 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,272 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #107 |
| England & Wales | #126 |
| Scotland | #278 |
| Ireland | #275 |
| France | #672 |
| Norway | #199 |
| Canada | #149 |
| Australia | #81 |
How old are people named Vincent?
Half of US adults named Vincent are older than 49; most are between 20 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Vincent
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Vincent have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Tycho
- Francois
- Mathieu
- Celina
- Severin
- Odile
Names like Vincent
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Questions about Vincent
What does the name Vincent mean?
Vincent means “conquering”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Vincent?
Vincent is pronounced VIN-suhnt.
How popular is the name Vincent?
Vincent was the #107 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,272 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Vincent?
Half of US adults named Vincent are older than 49. Most are between 20 and 79.