Prudence vs Patience

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prudence

Girl #2,580 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good judgment, wisdom"

Origin: Latin

English American Australian

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Girl #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

English American West African Caribbean

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Prudence Rank #2,580

Patience Rank #1,327

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

Is Prudence or Patience more popular?

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

What do Prudence and Patience mean?

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

Are Prudence and Patience boy or girl names?

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