Peace

♂ Boy

Pronounced PEESS /ˈpis/High

Meaning: From the English word peace — Latin pax — the virtue outright, beloved in African Christian namingHigh

In 30 seconds: The treaty signed at birth: Peace is pax in the flesh — Nigerian naming's beloved blessing, one syllable of ceasefire. Shalom, certified.

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Origin HighLatin, English

MeaningFrom the English word peace — Latin pax — the virtue outright, beloved in African Christian naming

U.S. rank (2025)#3638 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Peace comes from Latin pax via Old French — the tranquility-virtue given outright, especially in African Christian naming. This page covers boys.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare, ceasefire at the root, and blessed.

Did you know? Nigerian families name daughters and sons Peace, Patience, and Praise outright — the virtue worn like Sunday best; this Peace is a son's.

Overall data confidence 85%

Oxford English Dictionary — peace — word origin

Variations

PaxPaz

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
Nigerian film producer and founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peace mean?

Peace is the English virtue word, from Latin pax.

How do you pronounce Peace?

It's said PEESS /ˈpis/ — a single syllable.

Is Peace a boy or girl name?

Peace is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Peace?

Peace is a rare name in the U.S.