The nameConstant
Constant is a French boy's name of Latin origin meaning "steadfast". It has been quietly coming back since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Constant comes from the Latin constans, "firm, constant, steadfast".
Origin
Latin.
History
Common in the 19th century and the early 20th, the name has been coming back in France since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Constant
Constant in France
Constant was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 3,715 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Constant. Half of all babies named Constant in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 71 births a year on average, against 84 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Constant mean?
Constant comes from the Latin constans, "firm, constant, steadfast".
What is the origin of the name Constant?
Latin.
Is Constant a girl's or a boy's name?
Constant is a boy's name.