Vincent
conquering (Latin)
Vincent is a english / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 110, with 79,657 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
conquering (Latin)
Derived from the Latin name Vincentius, originating from 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'. In the Philippines, it gained massive popularity during the American period and modern era, standing alongside the traditional Spanish equivalent Vicente due to strong Catholic devotion to St. Vincent de Paul and St. Vincent Ferrer.
Vincent is the English and French form of the Late Latin name Vincentius, derived from 'vincere' (to conquer). In the Philippines, it represents the English adaptation of the historically prevalent Spanish name Vicente.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common standalone and compound name in the Philippines. Typically shortened to 'Vince' or 'Cent', and frequently paired in Christian compounds such as Vincent Paul or Mark Vincent.
Related forms
- Vicente Spanish
- Vincenzo Italian
- Vincent French
- Vicente Portuguese
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Vincent with common surname pairs
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How do I use Vincent with two Filipino surnames?
Vincent is the given name. The full name is Vincent + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Vincent a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Vincent is number 110, with 79,657 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.