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First Name
19k
in the U.S.
since 1880
19k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Prince mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Prince
User Submitted Origins
English
69%
African
19%
Indian (Sanskrit)
5%
Hindu
4%
Hindi
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from India and South Africa agree the name Prince means "Son of king" and is of English origin.
- A user from Zimbabwe says the name Prince means "son of a king".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Prince is of English origin and means "Royal son".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Prince means "Royal Son and is of Latin origin" and is of Latin origin.
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Prince is of Filipino (Philippines) origin and means "Gift of HIlary".
- A user from India says the name Prince is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Gift of God".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Prince means "Prince battle".
- A user from Rwanda says the name Prince is of African origin and means "A caring and responsible person who mostly takes care of his friends and family".
- A user from Philippines says the name Prince means "Majestic".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Prince
Senses
- The one of highest rank; one holding the highest place and authority; a sovereign; a monarch; -- originally applied to either sex, but now rarely applied to a female."Go, Michael, of celestial armies prince." [Milton.]"Queen Elizabeth, a prince admirable above her sex." [Camden.]
- The son of a king or emperor, or the issue of a royal family; as, princes of the blood.
- A title belonging to persons of high rank, differing in different countries. In England it belongs to dukes, marquises, and earls, but is given to members of the royal family only. In Italy a prince is inferior to a duke as a member of a particular order of nobility; in Spain he is always one of the royal family.
- The chief of any body of men; one at the head of a class or profession; one who is preëminent; as, a merchant prince; a prince of players. "The princeof learning." [Peacham.]
Etymology: F., from L. princeps -cipis, the first, chief; primus first + capere to take. See Prime (a.), and Capacious
verb Prince
To play the prince.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
Wiktionary
- The title of a prince
- A surname for someone who acted like a prince, or played the part in a pageant, or served in the household of a prince
- A male given name from English in occasional use
- Prince Fielder hit another home run today.
- The musician Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Prince
Notable Persons Named Prince
Prince Philip
Prince Philip is royalty. He holds the title Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Edinburgh(more). He was most active from 1952 to present. Prince was born as the child of Prince Andrew of Greece, Denmark, and Princess Alice of Battenberg on June 10th, 1921 in Mon Repos, Corfu.
Prince Charles
Prince Charles is royalty. He holds the title Prince of Wales;Duke of Rothesay([[#Titles, styles, honours, arms, Prince of Wales, and Duke of Rothesay. Prince was born as the child of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth II on November 14th, 1948 in Buckingham Palace, London, England.
Prince
Prince is a musician. He has been prominent since 1976. Prince was given the name Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7th, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Prince William
Prince William is royalty. He holds the title Duke of Cambridge([[#Titles, styles, and Duke of Cambridge. Prince was born as the child of Charles, Prince of Wales, Diana, and Princess of Wales on June 21st, 1982 in St Mary's Hospital, London.
Prince Harry
Prince Harry is royalty. He holds the title Prince Henry of Wales, Prince Henry of Wales ([[#Titles, and styles. Prince was born as the child of Charles, Prince of Wales, Diana, and Princess of Wales on September 15th, 1984 in St Mary's Hospital, London, England.
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew is royalty. He holds the title Duke of York([[#Titles, styles, honours, arms, and Duke of York. Prince was born as the child of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth II on February 19th, 1960 in Buckingham Palace.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Prince
Notable Persons With the Last Name Prince
Betsy DeVos
Betsy was given the name Elisabeth Prince on January 8th, 1958.
Prince
Prince is a musician. He has been prominent since 1976. Prince was given the name Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7th, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Erik Prince
Erik was given the name Erik Dean Prince by his parent Edgar Prince on June 6th, 1969 in Holland, Michigan, U.S.
Arabian Prince
Arabian Prince is a hip hop music singing, rapping, and record producer. He was most active from 1984 to present. Arabian was given the name Kim Renard Nazel in Inglewood, Los Angeles, United States. Arabian is also known as Professor X.
Edgar Prince
Edgar Prince was an engineer and businessman. Edgar was born on May 3rd, 1931 in Holland, Michigan, United States. He passed away on March 2nd, 1995.
Diana Prince
Diana Prince is a comics character.
- Tayshaun PrinceBasketball Player
- Richard PrinceArtist
- Louis Le PrinceChemist
- Thomas George PrinceMilitary Person
- Gina Prince-BythewoodDirector
- PrinceMilitary Person
- Prairie PrinceMusician
- Derek Stephen PrinceVoice Actor/financial Analyst/radio Host/realtor
- William PrinceActor
- Epiphanny PrinceBasketball Player
- Pantha du PrinceMusician
- Ron PrinceAmerican Football Player
- Robert Prince
- Scott PrinceRugby Player
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Prince | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 66.42% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 26.45% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.92% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.14% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Prince
People with the last name Prince are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Prince
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