Vincent
Meaning of Vincent
The name Vincent, predominantly given to males, carries a rich history and strong associations. It originates from the Latin name ‘Vincentius’ meaning 'conquering' or 'to conquer'. In English-speaking countries, the name is pronounced as VIN-sent (/ˈvɪnsənt/), while in French it's pronounced as van-SAHN (/vɑ̃sɑ̃/). A common variation of the name is Vince.
Over the years, Vincent has remained a popular choice for parents in the United States. Its popularity peaked in 1966 when it ranked 57th among all male names. Since then it has consistently held a place within the top 200 names, demonstrating its enduring appeal. The name Vincent evokes images of strength and triumph, likely contributing to its long-standing popularity.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as van-SAHN (/vɑ̃sɑ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as VIN-sent (/ˈvɪnsənt/)
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Notable People Named Vincent
| Vincent van Gogh - Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for his bold, symbolic colors and expressive brushwork, and became famous after his suicide at age 37 following years of poverty and mental illness. |
| Charles Vincent Massey was a Canadian diplomat and the first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada. |
| Vincent Kompany - Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany is a Belgian professional football manager and former player known for his successful career at Manchester City and as the current manager of Premier League club Burnley. |
| Vincent Leonard Price Jr. was a versatile American actor, art historian, art collector, and gourmet cook known for his work on stage, television, radio, and in over 100 films, with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
| Vincent Gerard Nichols is a prominent British cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his role as Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. |
| Vincent Philip D'Onofrio is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatile roles in film and television, and has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. |
| Vincent Condol Gray is an American politician who served as the mayor of the District of Columbia from 2011 to 2015. |
| Vincent Louis Gigante, also known as "The Chin," was an American mobster and former professional boxer who served as the boss of the Genovese crime family in New York City from 1981 to 2005. |
| Vincent Aboubakar is a Cameroonian professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Süper Lig club Beşiktaş and as the captain of the Cameroon national team. |
| Saint Vincent de Paul, a French Catholic priest, devoted his life to serving the poor. |
| Vincent Janssen - Vincent Petrus Anna Sebastiaan Janssen is a Dutch professional footballer known for his role as a striker at Belgian Pro League club Antwerp. |
| Vincent Cassel is a renowned French actor, honored with a César Award and a Canadian Screen Award, and nominated for a European Film Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. |
| Vincent Robert Capodanno Jr., M.M. was a Catholic priest and Navy chaplain who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, and is now considered a Servant of God by the Catholic Church. |
| Sir Vincent Gerard O'Sullivan is a prominent New Zealand writer known for his work in poetry, short stories, novels, plays, criticism, editing, biography, and libretto. |
| Vincent Siew - Vincent C. Siew, also known as Siew Wan-chang, is a Taiwanese politician who served as the Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2008 to 2012 and was the first Taiwanese-born Premier of the Republic of China. |
