"tranquility, harmony"
Origin: Latin 'pax' via Old French
Language: English
Peace
Pronunciation: [ p-EES ]
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"absence of conflict, wholeness"
Origin: Latin 'pax'
Language: Latin
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The Story of Peace
Peace derives from the Latin 'pax' (peace, harmony) via Old French 'pais.' In English, it has been used as a virtue name since at least the Puritan era, when naming children after moral qualities (Faith, Hope, Charity, Grace) was a deep expression of religious devotion. Peace is the English translation of Pax (Latin), Paz (Spanish/Portuguese), Salaam (Arabic), Shalom (Hebrew), and Shanti (Sanskrit) — making it one of the most universally understood concepts in human language.
Peace as a given name is experiencing a revival in the 2010s-2020s as part of the virtue name renaissance and a broader movement toward meaningful, intentional names. It's particularly popular in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries where virtue and aspiration names are strongly embraced, and among American parents seeking names with profound social resonance.
Peace holds universal significance across all world religions and cultures. In Christian tradition, Jesus was called the Prince of Peace. In Islam, 'As-Salamu Alaykum' (peace be upon you) is the standard greeting. In Hebrew, 'Shalom' means both peace and wholeness. Naming a child Peace is an act of profound hope and intention.
Historical Record
Peace first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 319 babies have been named Peace in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peace is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,799 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Peace is one of only a handful of English words that serves as both a name and a universal concept recognized across all world religions
- In Nigeria, Peace (and its variants Chidinma-Peace, Peace-Ify) is among the most popular names given to girls and boys — reflecting the deep value placed on harmony in many African cultures
Peace in Other Languages
Latin
Pax
Arabic
Salam (سلام)
French
Paix
Hebrew
Shalom (שָׁלוֹם)
Yoruba
Alaafia
Spanish
Paz
Swahili
Amani
Sanskrit
Shanti (शान्ति)
Popularity Over Time
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Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Peace
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Pax Jolie-Pitt
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Son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, born in Vietnam; name is the Latin form of Peace
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Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
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Nigerian film producer and founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, a champion of African cinema
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #3,799
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Cultural Origins
- English American African Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peace
What does the name Peace mean?
"tranquility, harmony" (from Latin 'pax' via Old French). "absence of conflict, wholeness" (from Latin 'pax'). Peace derives from the Latin 'pax' (peace, harmony) via Old French 'pais.' In English, it has been used as a virtue name since at least the Puritan era, when naming children after moral qualities (Faith, Hope, Charity, Grace) was a deep expression of religious devotion. Peace is the English translation of Pax (Latin), Paz (Spanish/Portuguese), Salaam (Arabic), Shalom (Hebrew), and Shanti (Sanskrit) — making it one of the most universally understood concepts in human language.
What is the origin of the name Peace?
Peace has Latin 'pax' via Old French, Latin 'pax', English, American, African, and Christian origins. In Latin 'pax' via Old French, it means "tranquility, harmony". In Latin 'pax', it means "absence of conflict, wholeness".
Is Peace a boy or girl name?
Peace is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3799. As a girl name, it is ranked #4497. Peace is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Peace?
Peace is pronounced p-EES.
How popular is the name Peace?
Peace is currently ranked #3799 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Peace?
Common nicknames for Peace include Pea, Pey, Peie, and Peakins.
What are good middle names for Peace?
Popular middle name pairings include Peace River, Peace Justice, Peace Emmanuel, Peace Solomon, Peace Elijah, Peace Cedar, and Peace James.
What are good sibling names for Peace?
Names that pair well with Peace as siblings include Justice, Harmony, Bliss, Brave, True, Sage, and Honor.
How many syllables does Peace have?
Peace has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Peace a common or rare name?
Peace is an uncommon name, ranked #3799 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Peace
Peace is a boy name with English, American, African, and Christian origins . The name means "tranquility, harmony" in Latin 'pax' via Old French .
Is Peace a boy or girl name? Peace is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,799 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,497. Peace is more commonly used as a boy name.
Peace is currently ranked #3,799 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Peace has 1 syllable and is pronounced p-EES, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Peace include Pea, Pey, Peie, and Peakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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