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