Prince vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Prince Rank #404

Major Rank #581

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #581 for Major.

Is Prince or Major more popular?

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Prince and Major mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Prince and Major boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.