Vincent

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"conquering" or "prevailing"
Pronunciation
VEEN-tsent(Slovak)
VEHN-SAHN(French)
VIN-sent
VIN-sənt(English, Dutch)
Popularity
Vincent has been a popular name in many countries, including the United States, where it ranks in the top 200 names for boys. It is particularly popular in France and Belgium.

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Vincent Name meanings & History

"conquering" or "prevailing". From the Roman name Vincentius, which was derived from Latin vincere meaning "to conquer". This name was popular among early Christians, and it was borne by many saints. As an English name, Vincent has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it did not become common until the 19th century. Famous bearers include the French priest Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) and the post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Vincent is typically used as a first name for boys, although it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Vincent: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Vincent:

V: Vivacious,Vexing,Variety,Versatility

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Nagging,Neat,Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nice

C: Choice,Curious,Candid,Copycat,Clever,Chatty,Cute

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain

T: Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Truth,Talkative,Tireless,Tacky

Vincent is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Vincent include Vincent Van Gogh, Vincent Price, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Vincent Cassel.

2.) Vincent (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) victorious

Other Forms: Vencent, Vincente, Vinciente, Vinn, Vinny


3.) VINCENT (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Late Latin Vincentius, a name derived from vincens (conquering). The name was borne by St. Vincent de Paul, a 17th-century French priest who is remembered for his charitable works for the needy. (VEEN-SENT)


4.) VINCENT (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing from the Old French, Vincent is from the Late Latin Vincentius (conquering), which is derived from vincere (to conquer). The name was borne by St. Vincent de Paul (1580?-1660), a French priest who founded the Vincentian Order of the Sisters of Charity. Short: Vince. Pet: Vinnie, Vinny. (VIN-SENT)


5.) VINCENT (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Old French, Vincent is from the Late Latin Vincentius (conquering), which is derived from vincere (to conquer). The name was made popular by St. Vincent de Paul (1580?-1660), a French priest who founded the Vincentian Order of the Sisters of Charity. Uinseann and Uinsionn are the Gaelic forms. (VIN-SENT)


6.) Vincent (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) victor, conqueror. See also Binkentios,Binky,Wincent.

Other Forms: Uinseann, Vencent, Vicenzo, Vikent, Vikenti, Vikesha, Vincence, Vincentij, Vincentius, Vincenty, Vincien, Vincient, Vincint, Vinicent, Vinsent, Vinsint, Vinsynt, Vyncent, Vyncynt, Vyncynte, Vynsynt


7.) VINCENT (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: French form of the Late Latin Vincentius (conquering), which is derived from vincere (to conquer). Var: Vince. Pet: Vinny. (VIN-SENT)


8.) Vincent (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) victor, conqueror.


9.) VINCENT (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From the Late Latin Vincentius (conquering), which is derived from vincere (to conquer). The name was borne by St. Vincent de Paul (1580?- 1660), a French priest who founded the Vincentian Order of the Sisters of Charity. (VEEN-SANE)


10.) Vincent (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Conquering

Other Forms: Vinsent


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