Vincenzo

Vincenzo is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian form of Vincentius, derived from the Latin vincere, meaning to conquer or to win. The name has been common in Italy since medieval times and remains widely used among Italian-speaking communities worldwide. Variants include Vincenz and the female form Vincenza; the English equivalent is Vincent. The nickname Enzo is commonly used for Vincenzo, and Vince is also used in some contexts.

Notable people named Vincenzo include the composer Vincenzo Bellini, known for operas such as Norma; the painter Vincenzo Camuccini; the poet Vincenzo Monti; the historian Vincenzo Cuoco; and the screenwriter Vincenzo Cerami. The thief Vincenzo Peruggia, who stole the Mona Lisa in 1911, is another well-known bearer of the name.

In popular culture, Vincenzo is the title of a 2021 South Korean television series broadcast on tvN and streaming on Netflix. The series follows Vincenzo Cassano, a Korean-Italian lawyer and consigliere who returns to South Korea to recover hidden wealth and confront a ruthless corporation, blending crime, drama, and dark humor.