Vincent
VIN-sent
A classic saint’s name meaning “conquering.”
Meaning
Vincent comes from the Latin name Vincentius, from vincere, meaning “to conquer.” In the Christian-name tradition, it is glossed as “conquering” and linked to several saints and martyrs, which helped spread the name across Europe. Related forms include Vincente, Vincenzio, and Vincente Ferrer in later national usage.
Origin
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Fun fact
The feminine Victoria was described in one source as effectively identical in meaning to Vincent—both tied to victory and conquest.