Vicente
/V-IH-K-EH-N-T-EH/
Conquering, prevailing, the Spanish form of Vincent, from Latin vincere (to conquer). Borne by Saint Vincent Ferrer and other martyrs, it carries a note of triumph and steadfast resolve, and has stayed a warm and enduring name across the Spanish-speaking world.
See Vicente scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Vicente is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Conquering, prevailing, the Spanish form of Vincent, from Latin vincere (to conquer). Borne by Saint Vincent Ferrer and other martyrs, it carries a note of triumph and steadfast resolve, and has stayed a warm and enduring name across the Spanish-speaking world." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Vicente is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican families, Vicente carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Vicente
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Vicente resonates in either tradition.
How Vicente sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Vicente breaks down into 7 phonemes: /V-IH-K-EH-N-T-EH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vicente — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Vicente
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Names similar to Vicente
If Vicente resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Spanish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Vicente
Common questions about Vicente
What does the name Vicente mean?
Vicente means "Conquering, prevailing, the Spanish form of Vincent, from Latin vincere (to conquer). Borne by Saint Vincent Ferrer and other martyrs, it carries a note of triumph and steadfast resolve, and has stayed a warm and enduring name across the Spanish-speaking world.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Vicente a boy or girl name?
Vicente is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Vicente?
Vicente is of Spanish origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
What are common nicknames for Vicente?
Common short forms of Vicente include Vice, Vici.
What is the numerology of Vicente?
Vicente has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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