Princeston
Meaning
"settlement of the prince, princely estate"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,805
- Total SSA Count
- 16
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Prince, Princeton
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"settlement of the prince, princely estate"
Origin: Old English
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5805 for Princeston.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Princeston at #5805 in the United States.
Princeston means "settlement of the prince, princely estate" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Princeston is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.