Prince

The first name Prince is a masculine name that comes from English and literally means 'the prince'. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin word princeps, which means 'first, noblest'. A prominent example of a name bearer is the American musician Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away in 2016.

What does the name Prince mean?

Prince is a masculine first name that comes from English and means 'the prince'. Originally, the name is derived from the Latin term princeps, which means 'first, noblest'. The female equivalent of Prince is Princess.

Where does the name Prince come from?

The name Prince has its roots in the English and Latin languages, carrying the meaning 'the prince'. The Latin word root is princeps, which means 'first, noblest', while the English word prince stands for prince or lord and can historically also be interpreted as ruler or king.

How do you pronounce Prince?

The pronunciation of the name Prince is monosyllabic and sonically striking. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Prins' [pʁɪns]. The name begins with a prominent consonant combination that conveys a direct and clear effect. The short 'I' contributes to the compact sound fullness, while the sharp 'S' ending gives the name a distinct shape. Prince conveys a sense of self-confidence and modernity, appearing powerful, present, and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Prince enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,098th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016 when it reached 405th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 660 times, which places it 729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 742nd.

Famous people

• Count Prince Miller (Jamaican actor)
• Kenny Prince Redondo (footballer from Germany)
• Kevin Prince Boateng (Ghanaian national football player)
• Prince (American singer, songwriter, and composer)
• Prince Alla (Jamaican musician)
• Prince Amukamara (American football player)
• Prince Arron (British boxer)
• Prince Badi Ajamu (American boxer)
• Prince Charles Alexander (American musician)
• Prince Daye (Liberian footballer)
• Prince Edmond de Polignac (French composer)
• Prince Ferfried von Hohenzollern (rally driver from Germany)
• Prince Fielder (American baseball player)
• Prince G. Singh (Indian bishop)
• Prince Hermann von Puckler-Muskau (artist from Germany)
• Prince Hoare (painter from Great Britain)
• Prince Ital Joe (Dominican-American singer)
• Prince Koranteng (footballer from Ghana)
• Prince Leandor Erlich (artist from Georgia)
• Prince Malachi (English singer)