Prince

Meaning of Prince

Means "son of a king" or "ruler". It suggests nobility and leadership.

Prince has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Prince

Prince has cooled off, slipping to #447 in 2025, down from a peak of #297 in 2019.

Notable people named Prince

• Prince
  Musician, singer, songwriter
• Prince William
  Prince of Wales
• Prince Harry
  Duke of Sussex
• Prince Fielder
  Former MLB player
• Prince Amukamara
  Former NFL player

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Questions about the name Prince

What does the name Prince mean?

Prince means means "son of a king" or "ruler". it suggests nobility and leadership, and it comes from English origins.

Is Prince a boy's or a girl's name?

Prince is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Prince?

In 2025, Prince ranked #447 for boys, down from #405 the year before.

When was Prince most popular?

Prince peaked at #297 in 2019.