Vicente
vee-CHEN-tee
Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from the Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning “to conquer.”
Saint Vincent of Saragossa (died c. 304) was a Spanish martyr whose veneration spread across medieval Europe. Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) gave the name enduring Catholic missionary prestige.
Vicente peaked at No. 522 in 1994 with 376 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 639 with 438 births—actually higher in raw count than its recorded peak year.
What the name Vicente means
Mexican President Vicente Fox (served 2000-2006) and Norteño singer Vicente Fernández are among the name’s most prominent modern bearers in Latin American public life.
Three syllables—vi-SEN-te—carry the melodic structure of Spanish saints’ names. The soft c and the open close vowel give it a graceful, unhurried sound.
In Spanish-speaking communities, Vicente is a dignified classic that has never gone out of style. Its US usage reflects the broad Hispanic demographic in American birth records.
English cousin Vincent remains more common in the US overall. Vicente is the preferred form wherever Spanish is the primary language at home.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
Famous people named Vicente
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