Vicente
Vicente is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Conquering”, pronounced vee-SEN-teh. It ranked #589 in the United States in 2025, given to 498 babies, and peaked at #522 in 1994. Common nicknames: Vicen, Chente, Vince.
How popular is Vicente in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Vicente mean, and where does it come from?
Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from the Latin vincens, "conquering" — a name early Christians liked for its promise about martyrdom. Saint Vincent of Saragossa is the patron of Portugal's capital and of winemakers. American records hold the name since 1882 and it has been in the top thousand for almost that entire period, rising again now. Mexico gives it a president and Spain a World Cup-winning manager and a Nobel laureate in poetry.
How is Vicente used around the world?
Vicente is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Female FormVicenta
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Vicente?
Famous People Named Vicente
- Vicente Aleixandre — Spanish poet and Nobel laureate
- Vicente del Bosque — Spanish football manager and World Cup winner
- Vicente Fernández — Mexican singer and actor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Vicente mean?
Vicente is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Conquering." Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from the Latin vincens, "conquering" — a name early Christians liked for its promise about martyrdom. Saint Vincent of Saragossa is the patron of Portugal's capital and of winemakers.
How do you pronounce Vicente?
Vicente is pronounced vee-SEN-teh. Common variations include Vincent, Vincenzo, Vicenç.
Is Vicente a boy name?
Yes, Vicente is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Vicen, Chente, Vince.