What origin is the name Prince?

Prince comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Prince a popular name?

Prince is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Prince?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Prince — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

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Q: Is Prince a rare name?

Yes. Prince does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Prince

Prince

Boy

spanish

2 syllables

Prince is a spanish boy's name meaning "Royal son; of latin origin, meaning son of royalty; principal one; first. famous bearer: rock musician formerly known as prince".

With spanish roots, Prince is a boy name that means "Royal son; of latin origin, meaning son of royalty; principal one; first. famous bearer: rock musician formerly known as prince". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Royal son; of latin origin, meaning son of royalty; principal one; first. famous bearer: rock musician formerly known as prince

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Prince

Very rare in US records

What does Prince mean?

Prince is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "Royal son; of latin origin, meaning son of royalty; principal one; first. famous bearer: rock musician formerly known as prince".

Is Prince a rare name?

Yes. Prince does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Prince

Elena Ximena Lola Catalina Carmen Jimena

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Names with a similar meaning to Prince

Prince means "Royal son; of latin origin, meaning son of royalty; principal one; first. famous bearer: rock musician formerly known as prince" — these names share that spirit.