Vincent
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vincent
Vincent derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning "conquering" or "prevailing," formed from the root vincere (to conquer).
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Etymology
Vincent derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning "conquering" or "prevailing," formed from the root vincere (to conquer). The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures throughout Europe and the Americas, particularly popularized by Saint Vincent of Saragossa, an early Christian martyr, and later by Saint Vincent de Paul, a French priest and saint known for charitable work.
Vincent currently ranks #107 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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