Prentiss

Pronunciation: [ pr-EHNT-ihs ]

Boy Name #14,397 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Prentiss is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EHNT-ihs.

Parents who love the name Prentiss often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,397
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Pre Pry Preie Prenie

Also a Girl Name

Prentiss is also used as a girl name, ranked #65228.

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Similar Names

Priscilla Prudence Preston Prince Press Price Presley Primus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prentiss

Is Prentiss a boy or girl name?

Prentiss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14397. As a girl name, it is ranked #65228. Prentiss is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Prentiss?

Prentiss is pronounced pr-EHNT-ihs.

How popular is the name Prentiss?

Prentiss is currently ranked #14397 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Prentiss?

Common nicknames for Prentiss include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Prenie.

Is Prentiss a common or rare name?

Prentiss is an uncommon name, ranked #14397 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Prentiss

Prentiss is a boy name .

Is Prentiss a boy or girl name? Prentiss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,397 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,228. Prentiss is more commonly used as a boy name.

Prentiss is currently ranked #14,397 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Prentiss include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Prenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.