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Vicente

♂ Boy

Pronounced vee-SEN-teh /viˈsɛn.te/High

Meaning: Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning 'to conquer' or 'to prevail'High

In 30 seconds: Vicente is the distinguished Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent — a name meaning 'conquering' that has been borne by saints, artists, and presidents across the Spanish-speaking world.
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning 'to conquer' or 'to prevail'
U.S. rank (2025)#589 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births498 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Vicente derives from the Latin Vincentius, from vincere ('to conquer'). The name was popularized throughout the Roman Catholic world through Saint Vincent the Martyr (died c. 304 AD), patron saint of Saragossa, who was widely venerated across medieval Spain and Portugal. The name became firmly rooted in Iberian culture through this patronage.

Vicente has been a staple given name across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America for centuries. In the United States it ranks among the most used Spanish heritage names, carried by families from Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is associated with quiet strength and cultural depth.

Did you know? Saint Vincent de Paul (1581–1660), the French patron saint of charitable societies, was known as Vicente in Spanish-speaking lands — making Vicente a name associated with one of history's most beloved examples of practical compassion.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Vicente — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

VincentVincenteVincenzo

Nicknames

VicVinceCente

Famous Bearers

  • ★Vicente Fox (1942–present)
    Mexican politician who served as President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006.

If you like Vicente…

Vincent— the English form of the same Latin name Vincentius
Victor— Latin boys' name with the same 'conquering' semantic field and Spanish-world popularity
Valentino— three-syllable Spanish/Italian Latin-origin name with the same classic elegance
Dante— three-syllable Romance-language classic with the same literary-historical weight

Frequently Asked

What does the name Vicente mean?

Vicente is the Spanish form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius meaning 'to conquer' or 'to prevail.'

How do you pronounce Vicente?

It is said vee-SEN-teh — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Vicente a boy or girl name?

Vicente is exclusively a boys' name; the feminine form is Vicenta.

How popular is Vicente?

Vicente ranks steadily in the U.S. top 400 boys' names and is extremely popular across Spain and Latin America.