Vincent

Vincent derives from the Latin name Vincentius, built on the verb vincere, meaning to conquer or to prevail. The name spread widely through medieval Europe due to the veneration of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a third-century martyr who became one of the most popular saints in early Christian tradition. Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter, is among the most recognizable modern bearers of the name. Related forms include Vincenzo in Italian, Vicente in Spanish and Portuguese, Vincens in Scandinavian usage, and the feminine variant Vincenza.