Princeton

The first name Princeton is derived from an old English, place-based surname, which is composed of the word prince for 'prince' and the suffix -ton, meaning 'city'. Therefore, the meaning of the name Princeton can be interpreted as 'the one who comes from the city of the prince' or 'the one who comes from the princely city'.

What does the name Princeton mean?

Princeton is a masculine first name that has its origins in an old English, place-based surname. This name is composed of the English word prince, which means 'prince', and the suffix -ton, which means 'city'. Thus, the meaning is 'the one who comes from the city of the prince' or 'the one who comes from the princely city'. The name Princeton is relatively rare in English-speaking regions. In the USA, there are several cities with this name, including the city of Princeton in New Jersey, known for its esteemed private university, 'Princeton University'.

Where does the name Princeton come from?

The first name Princeton has English roots and means 'the one who comes from the city of the prince' or 'the one who comes from the princely city'.

How do you pronounce Princeton?

Prinz-ton

Popularity

In Germany, Princeton is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010, when it reached 2,204th place. In the last ten years, Princeton has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th.