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