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The baby name Vicente is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish (Latin America)': 'bi-SEN-te', 'Spanish (Spain)': 'bi-THEN-te', 'Portuguese (Brazil)': 'vi-SEN-chee', 'Portuguese (Portugal)': 'vi-SEN-t(ɨ)', 'IPA (common Spanish)': 'biˈsente', 'IPA (European Spanish)': 'biˈθente'}.

Vicente is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: {'Spanish (Latin America)': 'bi-SEN-te', 'Spanish (Spain)': 'bi-THEN-te', 'Portuguese (Brazil)': 'vi-SEN-chee', 'Portuguese (Portugal)': 'vi-SEN-t(ɨ)', 'IPA (common Spanish)': 'biˈsente', 'IPA (European Spanish)': 'biˈθente'}

What is the meaning of the name Vicente ?

The baby name Vicente is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish (Latin America)': 'bi-SEN-te', 'Spanish (Spain)': 'bi-THEN-te', 'Portuguese (Brazil)': 'vi-SEN-chee', 'Portuguese (Portugal)': 'vi-SEN-t(ɨ)', 'IPA (common Spanish)': 'biˈsente', 'IPA (European Spanish)': 'biˈθente'}.

Vicente is Latin in Origin.

Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere “to conquer,” giving the sense “conquering, victorious.” Long established across the Iberian Peninsula, the name aligns with Catholic tradition and carries a confident, classic tone. In Iberia it appears in records since the Middle Ages and remains steady in modern rankings.

Its use solidified through veneration of early and medieval saints - most notably San Vicente Mártir (Vincent of Saragossa), St. Vincent of Lérins, and the Valencian preacher St. Vincent Ferrer - spreading later to Latin America, the Philippines, and Lusophone Africa. Related forms include Vincent (English/French), Vincenzo (Italian), Vicent or Vicenç (Catalan/Valencian), Wincenty (Polish), Vincenc (Czech/Slovak), Vince (Hungarian/short form), Vicențiu (Romanian), Vikentiy (Russian), and Bikendi (Basque); feminine counterparts include Vicenta and Vincenza. Common nicknames are Chente or Chencho in Spanish and Vicentinho in Portuguese, with Vince used internationally.

Vicente has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Vicente

Vicente Fox Quesada Politician · Born 1942 · Mexico Vicente Fox Quesada is a Mexican politician best known for serving as the President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006. He was the first president elected from an opposition party after 71 years of continuous rule by the Institutional Revolutionary Party. Before his presidency, he worked as a Coca-Cola executive in Mexico. Vicente Blasco Ibáñez Politician · Born 1867 · Spain Vicente Blasco Ibáñez was a Spanish politician and novelist best known for his novel 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse', which gained international fame and was adapted into a successful film. He also wrote 'Blood and Sand', another novel that became a popular film. His works often explored themes of social justice and political issues in Spain. Vicente Guerrero Politician · Born 1782 · Mexico Vicente Guerrero is best known as a leading hero of the Mexican War of Independence and as Mexico’s second president in 1829. A Mexican military officer and statesman, he was one of the top generals who fought against Spanish rule from 1810 to 1821.
Vicente Fernández Actor · Born 1940 · Mexico Vicente Fernández, a beloved Mexican actor and singer, is most famous for his contributions to mariachi music. Known as 'El Rey de la Música Ranchera,' he captivated audiences with songs like 'Volver, Volver' and 'El Rey.' His influence extends beyond music, as he also appeared in numerous films throughout his career.

Vicente – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
SV 0 #11 1 283
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
Spain Boys 0 #36 23,257 5,610
CL Boys 0 #41 14,687 13,390
PR 0 #49 7 1,497
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
AO 0 #59 18 2,729
EC Boys 0 #66 415 3,322
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
EC 0 #71 45 2,502
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
Spain 0 #92 846 2,326
MX Boys 0 #94 10,379 16,355
PA 0 #103 28 3,797
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
AO Boys 0 #108 166 5,568
PA Boys 0 #115 945 9,305
PT Boys 0 #117 565 7,951
CL 0 #119 554 6,867
Switzerland Boys 2024 #120 18 1,769
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BO Boys 0 #124 1,785 9,244
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PR Boys 0 #137 39 2,508
PE Boys 0 #139 4,144 14,506
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
AR Boys 0 #155 864 7,628
GT Boys 0 #160 706 7,625
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
BR Boys 0 #166 2,316 12,213
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
UY 0 #174 9 2,477
AR 0 #177 10 2,915
CO Boys 0 #178 4,083 15,656
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
Sweden Boys 2018 #184 3 1,584
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
BO 0 #185 228 6,868
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
GT 0 #198 119 5,948
MO Boys 0 #202 22 5,842
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
UY Boys 0 #207 301 5,922
LU Boys 0 #208 11 4,970
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
France Girls 1939 #224 3 835
PH Boys 0 #225 169 11,440
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
PT 0 #227 20 4,161
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MU Boys 0 #245 115 8,477
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PE 0 #248 63 6,350
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MX 0 #253 169 8,339
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
CR Boys 0 #261 292 10,188
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JP Boys 0 #282 16 7,909
BR 0 #284 62 5,969
CN Boys 0 #294 26 9,639
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
France Boys 2021 #372 16 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
CO 0 #396 85 7,768
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
GT Girls 0 #481 25 7,500
HK Boys 0 #511 17 12,905
United States Boys 2024 #514 438 7,044
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
CM Boys 0 #540 11 12,054
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
BO Girls 0 #592 20 9,488
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
QA Boys 0 #661 47 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #667 16 3,552
SG Boys 0 #675 23 17,960
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Girls 0 #727 125 14,098
KW Boys 0 #736 34 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Spain Girls 0 #853 131 5,561
OM Boys 0 #860 22 17,948
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
Germany Boys 0 #894 59 5,697
PE Girls 0 #907 37 14,861
BR Girls 0 #917 25 12,708
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Boys 0 #923 29 5,873
NG Boys 0 #933 19 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,035 58 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,045 134 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,050 29 16,140
IT Boys 0 #1,052 429 10,046
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,101 83 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
DZ 0 #1,163 14 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,305 311 28,008

Vicente is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Switzerland
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Vicente

Vicente is predominantly a boy's name.
Vicente is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'Spanish (Latin America)': 'bi-SEN-te', 'Spanish (Spain)': 'bi-THEN-te', 'Portuguese (Brazil)': 'vi-SEN-chee', 'Portuguese (Portugal)': 'vi-SEN-t(ɨ)', 'IPA (common Spanish)': 'biˈsente', 'IPA (European Spanish)': 'biˈθente'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Vincente (alternate spelling), Vicent (Catalan variant), Vicenç (Catalan spelling), Vince (short form) and Vincentinho / Vicentinho (Portuguese diminutive forms).
Across languages, Vicente has these equivalents: Vincent (English, French), Vincenzo (Italian), Vinzenz (German), Wincenty (Polish), Vince (Hungarian - short form), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Vicente ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Vicente ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Vicente's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #408 in 2011 to #372 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Vicente are in our database, including Vicente Fox Quesada (Politician), Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (Politician), Vicente Guerrero (Politician).