What is the origin of the name Vincent?
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Both surnames and first names have rich origins, rooted in things like professions, religion and personal characteristics. Through onomastics, the study of names, any name can be traced back hundreds of years to its country of origin and its original meaning.
Basic Origins
According to name-meanings.com, Vincent is a name traditionally assigned to males. It is of Latin origin.
Definition
The meaning of the name "Vincent" is "victorious."
Other Names
Other names meaning "victorious" are Ajay, a Hindi name for males; Vince, another Latin male name; and Nichole, a name typically given to females of Greek origin. The female version of the name is Victoria, often shortened to Tori or Vicki.
Alternate Meanings
According to surnames.name-meanings.com, as a last name, Vincent can mean "son of Vincent, or victor."
Regions in the U.S.
Ancestry.com defines Vincent as a name that is popular in particular states including Michigan, New York, Massachusetts and California.
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