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.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Vicente is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Vicente
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Vicente lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Vicente's saint & feast day →What does Vicente's numerology say?
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.
Vicente's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vicente's full reading →
Does Vicente go with your family's names?
Vicente breaks into 7 sounds: /V-IH-K-EH-N-T-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Vicente sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Vicente beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vicente — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Vicente
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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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 tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Vicente a Christian name?
Yes. Vicente is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Vicente mean in Spanish?
Vicente originates from Spanish, where it 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.."
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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