What Does the Name Vicente Mean?

Vicente is a boy's name of Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin) origin meaning “conquering, prevailing.”

Updated June 2026

NameVicente
Gendermale
OriginSpanish/Portuguese (from Latin)
Meaningconquering, prevailing
VariantsVincent, Vincenzo, Vincentius, Vincent
PopularityA classic traditional name in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, notably Mexico (e.g., singer Vicente Fernández).

The meaning and origin of Vicente

The name Vicente means conquering, prevailing and has Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin) origins. Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from the Latin Vincentius meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing' (from 'vincere,' to conquer). It has been borne by several saints, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa.

Variants and related names

Vicente is related to several other names you may recognize: Vincent, Vincenzo, Vincentius, Vincent. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Vicente?

A classic traditional name in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, notably Mexico (e.g., singer Vicente Fernández).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vicente mean?+

The name Vicente means “conquering, prevailing” and is of Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin) origin.

What is the origin of the name Vicente?+

Vicente originates from Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin).

Is Vicente a popular name?+

Yes — see the popularity note above for how Vicente has trended in the US over time.

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Sources

  1. Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first namesBehind the Name
  2. US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by yearSocial Security Administration
  3. A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford ReferenceOxford University Press

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