Vincent

Vincent is a boy's name of French origin meaning “to conquer.” In 2024 it was given to 3,158 boys in the United States.

Vincent at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
“to conquer”
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪnsənt/

About the name Vincent

Vincent belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “to conquer” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vincent first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #58 in 1966, and in 2024 3,158 babies received the name — 360,001 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vincent in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#58 in 1966
Peak year
1962
Babies named Vincent in 2024
3,158
Total since 1880
360,001

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vincent mean?

Vincent means “to conquer” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vincent a boy or girl name?

Vincent is a boy name. In 2024, 3,158 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vincent?

Vincent comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Vincent?

Vincent first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #58 in 1966, and 3,158 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Vincent?

Vincent is pronounced /ˈvɪnsənt/ (IPA).

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