What does Andrea mean?
Andrea is the Italian form of Andrew, “manly” — and, unlike in English, a boys’ name in Italy.
What does Vincenzo mean?
Vincenzo is the Italian form of Vincent, “conquering.”
Andrea vs Vincenzo
Which is more popular?
Vincenzo is more popular than Andrea today: about 403 US babies were given the name Vincenzo in 2025, compared with 16 named Andrea.
| Andrea | Vincenzo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Manly, brave | Conquering |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ahn-DREH-ah | veen-CHEN-tsoh |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1912 | 1900 |
| Peak year | 1976 (183) | 2025 (403) |
| In 2025 | 16 | 403 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Andrea
Vincenzo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Andrea | Vincenzo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 113 | 2,198 |
| 2010s | 185 | 2,859 |
| 2000s | 372 | 1,848 |
| 1990s | 643 | 1,169 |
| 1980s | 1,267 | 740 |
| 1970s | 1,547 | 712 |
| 1960s | 1,087 | 354 |
| 1950s | 415 | 71 |
| 1940s | 126 | 17 |
| 1930s | 93 | 67 |
| 1920s | 100 | 236 |
| 1910s | 81 | 333 |
| 1900s | 0 | 55 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Andrea or Vincenzo more popular?
Vincenzo is more popular than Andrea today: about 403 US babies were given the name Vincenzo in 2025, compared with 16 named Andrea.
What is the difference between Andrea and Vincenzo?
Andrea means Manly, brave (Italian origin), while Vincenzo means Conquering (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Andrea or Vincenzo?
In US records, Andrea first appears in 1912 and Vincenzo in 1900, so Vincenzo has the longer recorded history.