Vince is a given name, it is the anglicisation and shortened form of the name

Vincent Vincent (Latin: ''Vincentius'') is a masculine given name originating from the Roman name ''Vincentius'', which itself comes from the Latin verb ''vincere'', meaning "to conquer." People with the given name Artists *Vincent Apap (1909–2003) ...

, as well as a surname. It may refer to:

Given name

People

* Vince Agnew (born 1987), American football player *

Vince Cable Sir John Vincent Cable (born 9 May 1943) is a British politician who was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2017 to 2019. He was Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Member of Parliament (MP) for Twickenham (UK Parliament constituency), Twic ...

(born 1943), British politician *

Vince Carter Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. (born January 26, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 22 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, b ...

(born 1977), basketball player * Vince Catania (born 1977), Australian politician *

Vince Clarke Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously ...

(born 1960), English musician with

Erasure Erasure may refer to: Arts and media * Erasure (duo), an English pop group * ''Erasure'' (album), 1995, by the British group Erasure * Erasure poetry, a form of found poetry created by erasing words from an existing text * ''Erasure'' (novel), ...

* Vince Clarke (cricketer) (born 1971), English cricketer *

Vince Coleman (disambiguation) Vince Coleman may refer to: *Vince Coleman (baseball) Vincent Maurice Coleman (born September 22, 1961) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, best known for his years with the St. Louis Cardinals. Primarily a left fielder, ...

, multiple people * Vince Courville (born 1959), American football player *

Vince DiMaggio Vincent Paul DiMaggio (September 6, 1912 – October 3, 1986) was an American Major League Baseball center fielder. During a 10-year baseball career, he played for the Boston Bees (1937–1938), Cincinnati Reds (1939–1940), Pittsburgh Pirates ( ...

(1912–1986), American baseball player, older brother of

Joe DiMaggio Joseph Paul DiMaggio (; born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, ; November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe", "the Yankee Clipper" and "Joe D.", was an American professional baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career ...

Vince Dooley Vincent Joseph Dooley (September 4, 1932 – October 28, 2022) was an American college football coach. He was the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs from 1964 to 1988, as well as the University of Georgia's (UGA) athletic director from 1979 to 2 ...

(1932–2022), American football coach *

Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He played in a number of local bluegrass music, bluegrass bands in the 1970s, and from 1978 to 1982, he achieved his first mainstream attention after ta ...

(born 1957), American country music singer, songwriter and musician *

Vince Gilligan George Vincent Gilligan Jr. (born February 10, 1967) is an American screenwriter and filmmaker. He is best known as the creator, primary writer, executive producer, and occasional director of the AMC (TV channel), AMC crime drama series ''Brea ...

(born 1967), American writer, producer, as well as creator and director of

AMC AMC may refer to: Film and television * AMC Theatres, an American movie theater chain * AMC Networks, an American entertainment company ** AMC (TV channel) ** AMC+, streaming service ** AMC Networks International, an entertainment company *** ...

's ''

Breaking Bad ''Breaking Bad'' is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan for AMC (TV channel), AMC. Set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series follows Walter White (Breaking Bad), Walter White (Bryan Cran ...

'' & spin-off ''

Better Call Saul ''Better Call Saul'' is an American legal crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould for AMC. Part of the ''Breaking Bad'' franchise, it is a spin-off of Gilligan's previous series, ''Breaking Bad'' (2008–201 ...

'' *

Vince Giordano Vince Giordano (born March 11, 1952) is an American saxophonist and leader of the New York-based Nighthawks Orchestra. He specializes in jazz of the 1920s and 1930s and his primary instrument is the bass saxophone. Vince Giordano and the Nightha ...

(born 1952), American musician *

Vince Guaraldi Vincent Anthony Guaraldi (; birth name, né Dellaglio, July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an American jazz pianist best known for composing music for animated television adaptations of the ''Peanuts'' comic strip. His compositions for this s ...

(1928–1976), American jazz musician and pianist *

Vince Hill Vincent Brian Hill (16 April 1934 – 22 July 2023) was an English traditional pop singer, best known for his cover version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune " Edelweiss" (1967), which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. He record ...

(1934–2023), English singer and songwriter *

Vince Hill (American football) Vince Hill (born November 22, 1985) is an American former professional football defensive back. He played college football at Miles College. He was a member of the Alabama Vipers, Arizona Rattlers, San Jose SaberCats, Alabama Hammers, Alabam ...

(born 1985), American football player *

Vince Kinney Vincent Marc Kinney (born March 17, 1956) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Maryland The University of Marylan ...

(born 1956), American football player *

Vince Little Vince Little (born March 31, 1964) is an American professional stock car racing driver who has competed in five races in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2022, having last driven the No. 85 Chevrolet Chevrolet ( ) is an American automobile ...

(born 1964), American professional stock car racing driver *

Vince Lombardi Vincent Thomas Lombardi ( ; June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970) was an American professional football coach and executive in the National Football League (NFL). Lombardi is considered by many to be among the greatest coaches and leaders in Ame ...

(1913–1970), American football player, coach, and executive *

Vince Luvara Vincent Luvara (born February 26, 1989) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Hampden–Sydney College Hampden–Sydney College (H-SC) is a Private college, private Liberal arts colleges in the United Sta ...

(born 1989), American college football coach *

Vince Martin (disambiguation) Vince or Vincent Martin may refer to: * Vince Martin (actor) (born 1955), Australian actor * Vince Martin (politician) (1920–2001), Australian politician * Vince Martin (singer) (1937–2018), American folk singer *Vincent Martin (born 1960), birt ...

, multiple people * Vince McMahon, Sr. (1914–1984), American wrestling promoter *

Vince McMahon Vincent Kennedy McMahon ( ; born August 24, 1945) is an American businessman and former professional wrestling promoter. McMahon, along with his later-estranged wife Linda McMahon, Linda, is a co-founder of the modern WWE, the world's largest ...

(born 1945), CEO of

World Wrestling Entertainment World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestling promotion. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. A global integrated media and entertainment company, ...

Vince Micone Vince Micone is U.S. deputy assistant secretary of labor for operations. He served as the acting United States secretary of labor from January 20 to March 11, 2025. Personal life Micone graduated from Arizona State University ( BA) and the Un ...

, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of labor for operations *

Vince Neil Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist of heavy metal music, heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, which he fronted from their 1981 formation until his departure in 1992. Neil reunited with the ...

(born 1961), Lead singer,

Mötley Crüe Mötley Crüe is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1981 by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, with guitarist Mick Mars and lead vocalist Vince Neil joining right after. The band has sol ...

Vince Offer Offer Shlomi (; born April 25, 1964), better known as Vince Offer or Vince Shlomi, is an Israeli-American infomercial pitchman, screenwriter, actor and director, who is the president and CEO of television advertising industry Square One Entertai ...

(born 1964), American-Israeli infomercial salesman, born Offer Shlomi * Vince Osuji (born 2006), Nigerian footballer * Vince O'Sullivan (born 1957), American race walker *

Vince Phillips Vincent Edwards "Vince" Phillips (born July 23, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2007. He held the IBF junior welterweight title from 1997 to 1999, notably scoring an upset victory against then-undefeated ...

(born 1963), American boxer and IBF champion *

Vince Powell Vincent Joseph Powell (6 August 1928 – 13 July 2009) was a British television scriptwriter. He collaborated with a writing partner, Harry Driver, until 1973. Early life Powell was born as Vincent Joseph Smith to Roman Catholic parents in ...

(1928–2009), British sitcom writer * Vince Promuto (1938–2021), American football player *

Vince Sorrenti Vince Sorrenti (born 21 March 1961) is an Australian stand-up comedian, writer and television presenter from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He is of Italian descent. Sorrenti performs nationally and internationally. He performs at sports hospitalit ...

, Australian actor *

Vince Staples Vincent Jamal Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper. Born in Compton, California and raised in Long Beach, California, he first became known for his appearances on projects by Odd Future members—''Earl (mixtape), Earl'' by Earl Sw ...

(born 1993), American rapper *

Vince Steckler Vincent Steckler (18 October 1958 – 15 June 2021) was an American businessman and CEO of Avast Software. Early life Steckler was born in Los Angeles, but moved to Garden Grove, Orange County at the age of two. He earned two bachelor's degrees ...

(1958–2021), American businessman *

Vince Vaughn Vincent Anthony Vaughn (born March 28, 1970) is an American actor. He is known for starring as a leading man in numerous comedy films during the late 1990s and 2000s. He was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Awards, Screen Actors Guild Award ...

(born 1970), American actor * Vince Velasquez (born 1992), American Major League Baseball pitcher for the

Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. The Phillies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East Division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has ...

* Vince White (born 1960), English guitarist with

The Clash The Clash were an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1976. Billed as "The Only Band That Matters", they are considered one of the most influential acts in the original wave of British punk rock, with their music fusing elements ...

Vince Young Vincent Paul Young Jr. (born May 18, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Young was selected by the Tennessee Titans as the third overall pick in th ...

(born 1983), American football player * Vince Zizak (1908–1973), American football player

Fictional characters

* Vince Clark, the main character in the British sitcom '' 15 Storeys High'' * Vince Larkin, the secondary main character in the 1997 action thriller film ''

Con Air ''Con Air'' is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Simon West and starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich in the lead roles. Written by Scott Rosenberg and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film centers on a pr ...

'', played by

John Cusack John Paul Cusack ( ; born June 28, 1966)(28 June 1996)Today's birthdays ''Santa Cruz Sentinel'', ("Actors John Cusack is 30") is an American actor. With a career spanning over four decades, he has appeared in over 80 films. He began acting in f ...

* Vince LaSalle, main character of the American television series '' Recess'' * Vince Noir, main character of the British comedy series ''

The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. Developed from three stage shows, The Mighty Boosh (1998 stage show), ''The Mighty Boosh'', Arctic Boosh, ''Arctic Boosh'' (1999) and Autoboosh, ...

Animals

* Vince (rhinoceros) (2012–2017), killed by poachers while in a French zoo

Surname

Alan Vince Alan George Vince (30 March 1952 – 23 February 2009) was a British archaeologist who studied Saxon, medieval and early modern ceramics through the application of petrological, geological and archaeological techniques. He was also a teache ...

(1952–2009), British archaeologist * Allen Vince (ca. 1785–1849), settler in Texas * Bernie Vince (born 1985), former Australian rules footballer * Gaia Vince, British journalist, broadcaster and non-fiction author * James Vince (born 1991), English cricketer * John Vince (1849–1886), English cricketer * Michael Vince (born 1947), British poet and author *

Pruitt Taylor Vince Pruitt Taylor Vince (born July 5, 1960) is an American actor. Often classified as a character actor, he made his film debut with a supporting role in '' Angel Heart'' (1987). After supporting roles in the films ''Mississippi Burning'' (1988), ' ...

(born 1960), American actor * Ralph Vince (1900–1996), American football player and coach, inventor of the football face mask *

Samuel Vince Samuel Vince FRS (6 April 1749 – 28 November 1821) was an English clergyman, mathematician and astronomer at the University of Cambridge. Life He was born in Fressingfield. The son of a plasterer, he had laboured with his father up to the ...

(1749–1821), English clergyman, mathematician and astronomer *

William Vince William D. "Bill" Vince (November 23, 1963 – June 21, 2008) was a Canadians, Canadian film producer, producer. His credits include producing ''Air Bud'' (1997), ''Dead Heat (2002 film), Dead Heat'' (2002), ''Saved!'' (2004), and ''Capote (film) ...

(1963–2008), Canadian film producer

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