Vicente is a male given name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'Vincentius', meaning 'conquering' or 'winning'. It gained prominence during medieval times when brought to Spain by the Romans, and was further popularized through Christianity, associating it with Saint Vincent of Saragossa. Throughout history, notable figures like Vicente Aleixandre, a Nobel laureate poet, and Vicente Fox Quesada, former Mexican president, have carried this name.