What does Federico mean?
Federico is the Italian form of Frederick, “peaceful ruler.”
What does Vincenzo mean?
Vincenzo is the Italian form of Vincent, “conquering.”
Federico vs Vincenzo
Which is more popular?
Vincenzo is more popular than Federico today: about 403 US babies were given the name Vincenzo in 2025, compared with 73 named Federico.
| Federico | Vincenzo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful ruler | Conquering |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | feh-deh-REE-koh | veen-CHEN-tsoh |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1889 | 1900 |
| Peak year | 1976 (148) | 2025 (403) |
| In 2025 | 73 | 403 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Federico
Vincenzo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Federico | Vincenzo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 437 | 2,198 |
| 2010s | 700 | 2,859 |
| 2000s | 1,160 | 1,848 |
| 1990s | 1,191 | 1,169 |
| 1980s | 1,176 | 740 |
| 1970s | 1,121 | 712 |
| 1960s | 761 | 354 |
| 1950s | 743 | 71 |
| 1940s | 500 | 17 |
| 1930s | 454 | 67 |
| 1920s | 473 | 236 |
| 1910s | 188 | 333 |
| 1900s | 42 | 55 |
| 1890s | 18 | 0 |
| 1880s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Federico or Vincenzo more popular?
Vincenzo is more popular than Federico today: about 403 US babies were given the name Vincenzo in 2025, compared with 73 named Federico.
What is the difference between Federico and Vincenzo?
Federico means Peaceful ruler (Italian origin), while Vincenzo means Conquering (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Federico or Vincenzo?
In US records, Federico first appears in 1889 and Vincenzo in 1900, so Federico has the longer recorded history.