Prince Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Prince Name at a Glance

Name	Prince
Meaning	Principal one; first. Famous Bearer: rock musician 'formerly known as Prince'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Prince Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Prince means “Principal one; first. Famous Bearer: rock musician 'formerly known as Prince”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Prince Name Origin

Our database records Prince under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Prince a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Prince is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Prince

When considering Prince for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.