Vincent Name Meaning & Origin
Vincent
Origin of the name Vincent:
French form of the Late Latin Vincentius (conquering), which is derived from vincere (to conquer). Var: Vince.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Meanings and history of the name Vincent
Vincent s derived from the Latin name Vincentius meaning "conquering" (from Latin "vincere" - "to conquer").
The French brought the name to the English and the Irish. The Gaelic forms of Vincent are “Uinseann” and “Uinsionn.”
This name was popular among early Christians, and it was borne by many saints. As an English name, Vincent has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it did not become common until the 19th century.
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