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Vinson

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIN-sun /ˈvɪn.sən/Medium

Meaning: Vinson is an English surname meaning 'son of Vincent', ultimately from the Latin Vincent ('conquering'). Carried into first-name use, it reads as a modern surname pick, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy two-beat name: Vinson is a surname meaning 'son of Vincent' (said 'VIN-sun'). A modern surname pick.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningVinson is an English surname meaning 'son of Vincent', ultimately from the Latin Vincent ('conquering'). Carried into first-name use, it reads as a modern surname pick, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12211 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,825

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196918982024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Vinson is an English surname meaning 'son of Vincent', tracing back to the Latin Vincent ('conquering'). Carried into given-name use, it reads as a crisp, modern surname pick, which we note (said 'VIN-sun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Vinson is an English surname meaning 'son of Vincent' - ultimately from the Latin Vincent ('to conquer'). A handsome surname-turned-first-name, which we note (said 'VIN-sun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Vinson — English surname 'son of Vincent'

Variations

VincentVincenzo

Nicknames

VinSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vinson mean?

Vinson is an English surname meaning 'son of Vincent', from the Latin Vincent ('to conquer'). Which we note.

How do you pronounce Vinson?

It's said VIN-sun /ˈvɪn.sən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vinson a boy or girl name?

Here Vinson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vinson?

Vinson is a rare, surname-style name for boys in the U.S.

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