What origin is the name Prudence?

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

Is Prudence a popular name?

Prudence 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 brother names for Prudence?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Prudence — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Prudence

Q: Is Prudence a rare name?

Yes. Prudence 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 Prudence

Prudence

Girl

english

3 syllables

Prudence is an english girl's name meaning "Derived from English roots, this name signifies a person who is cautious, intelligent, and possesses good judgment.".

Prudence is a girl name of english origin meaning "Derived from English roots, this name signifies a person who is cautious, intelligent, and possesses good judgment.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from English roots, this name signifies a person who is cautious, intelligent, and possesses good judgment.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Prudence

Very rare in US records

What does Prudence mean?

Prudence is a girl name of english origin meaning "Derived from English roots, this name signifies a person who is cautious, intelligent, and possesses good judgment.".