Vicente

Vicente - A very unique male name

Vicente appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #450. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Vicente and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Vicente? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Vicente. The baby boy name Vicente was given to 451 baby boys in 2025, ranking #592 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,251 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Vicente peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 448.

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Vicente is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Vicente is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #262 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,454.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Vicente is where you live.

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Vicente origin and meaning

Spanish form of Vincent

Conquering; Spanish form of Vincent, from Latin vincens, 'conquering'

Vicente is the Spanish form of Vincent, carried by saints and by painter-adjacent fame through the wider Vincent family. In the United States it has been present since 1910 and reached its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Vicente is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Vicente, pop culture references for the name Vicente and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Vicente

We've found the following names that sound similar to Vicente, sorted by popularity.

Vicent / Visente /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Vicente

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Vicente a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Vicente?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

vee-SEN-teh · /viˈsÉ›nteɪ/
Spoken with three syllables in Spanish; the source data lists 2 syllables.

Around the world

• Vicente (Spanish) — Original Spanish form, used as-is

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Chente

Famous bearers

• Vicente Fernandez — Mexican singer, known as Chente — full name Vicente Fernández (1941–2021) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Vicente for its strong Spanish heritage and distinguished sound. It feels classic in Spanish and stately in English.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often reduce it to vin-SENT or confuse it with Vincent