Name Vint Gender Masculine Usage English (American), Limburgish (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈvɪnt/(American English, Limburgish) Edit Status Status Meaning & History Short form of Vinton (English) as well as a contraction of Vincent (English and Limburgish).A notable bearer of this name is the American Internet pioneer Vinton "Vint" Cerf (b. 1943).