Prince - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Prince \p-rin-ce, pr(i)-nce\ is pronounced prince. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "prince". Surname that possibly derived from a nickname for those with a lordly manner, or indicated someone who worked in a prince's household. The rock musician Prince made the royal title familiar as a given name, but has changed his name to a symbol sometimes abbreviated "TAFKAP". Comedian Freddie Prinze; actor Freddie Prinze Jr.; theatrical producer Harold Prince.

Prince has 5 variant forms: Princeton, Printz, Printze, Prinz and Prinze.

For more information, see also the related name King.

Baby names that sound like Prince are Bransen and Bronsen.

Prince is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Prince. Click here to compare Prince with related baby names.