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Vince
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Pronounced VINS /vΙͺns/Low
Meaning: Conquering, victoriousLow
In 30 seconds: Vince is the crisp short form of Vincent meaning conquering or victorious from the Latin vincere. A classic one-syllable name that carries the same Roman confidence as Victor in a friendly, accessible form.
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MeaningConquering, victorious
U.S. rank (2025)#1364 β Rising
2025 U.S. births137 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)β 12,704
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Vince is a short form of Vincent from Latin Vincentius meaning conquering. It has been used as a standalone given name since the 20th century.
Vince has a warm, accessible quality in the United States associated with Vince Lombardi, Vince Vaughn, and countless others.
Did you know? Vince Lombardi (1913-1970), the legendary Green Bay Packers coach, said Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing β making Vince the name of one of American sports culture's most celebrated figures of competitive excellence.
Overall data confidence 90%
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VincentVincenzoVinnie
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Famous Bearers
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Vince Lombardi (1913-1970)American NFL coach who led the Green Bay Packers to five championships; the Super Bowl trophy bears his name
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Frequently Asked
What does Vince mean?
Conquering, victorious
How do you pronounce Vince?
Vince is pronounced VINS.
What is the origin of Vince?
Vince comes from Latin, English.
What names are similar to Vince?
Similar names include vic, max, rex.