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Prentice

♂ Boy

Pronounced PREN-tis /ˈprɛn.tɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Prentice, from 'apprentice' (Old French aprentis), 'a learner; one bound to learn a trade.' A modern surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Prentice means 'an apprentice; a learner' (said 'PREN-tis'). Modern and crisp.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Prentice, from 'apprentice' (Old French aprentis), 'a learner; one bound to learn a trade.' A modern surname-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11948 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1939
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,923

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193918842024

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

Prentice is an English surname from apprentice (Old French aprentis), 'a learner; one bound to a trade.' It reads as a crisp modern surname-name. Rare as a first name (said 'PREN-tis').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Prentice is an English surname from 'apprentice' — 'a learner; one bound to learn a trade' — used today as a modern surname-name (said 'PREN-tis').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Prentice — English surname 'apprentice'

Variations

PrentissPrentycePrentis

Nicknames

PrenTice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prentice mean?

Prentice is an English surname from 'apprentice,' meaning 'a learner; one bound to learn a trade.'

How do you pronounce Prentice?

It's said PREN-tis /ˈprɛn.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prentice a boy or girl name?

Prentice is a boy's name.

How popular is Prentice?

Prentice is rare in the U.S. as a first name.

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