Patience vs Prudence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patience

Girl #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

English American West African Caribbean

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Girl #2,580 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good judgment, wisdom"

Origin: Latin

English American Australian

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Patience Rank #1,327

Prudence Rank #2,580

Patience is more popular, ranked #1327 vs #2580 for Prudence.

Is Patience or Prudence more popular?

Patience is more popular, ranked #1327 compared to Prudence at #2580 in the United States.

What do Patience and Prudence mean?

Patience means "endurance, patient suffering" (Latin origin). Prudence means "good judgment, wisdom" (Latin origin).

Are Patience and Prudence boy or girl names?

Patience is primarily a girl name. Prudence is primarily a girl name.