Boy Name · Latin Origin
Prince
Considering Prince? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Chief, ruler", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Prentice.
Prince meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Chief, ruler
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Prince to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Prince as P·R·I·N·C·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Prince is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Prince variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Princea, Princee, Princey, Princ.
- Nicknames: Pri and P.
- Middle names: Pair Prince with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Prince middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Prentice, Promise, Princeton, Princess, Prudence — full picks on the sibling names for Prince guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Prince? Browse our names like Prince guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Prince
What does the name Prince mean?
Prince means "Chief, ruler" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Prince?
Prince originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Prince?
Prince has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Prince a boy's or girl's name?
Prince is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Prince in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Prince sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Prince?
Names that share Prince's sound and style include Prentice, Promise, Princeton, Princess, Prudence.
What middle names pair well with Prince?
Good middle-name fits for Prince pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Prince is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Prince is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Prince?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Prince share its rhythm without rhyming — Prentice, Promise, Princeton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.