The namePrudent
Prudent is an old French boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin prudens, "wise, prudent".
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1900s to the 1920s.
Popularity of the name Prudent
Prudent in France
1908peak year (40 births)
670babies named Prudent in France since 1900
Prudent was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 230 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Prudent. Half of all babies named Prudent in France were born before 1915, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prudent mean?
From the Latin prudens, "wise, prudent".
What is the origin of the name Prudent?
Latin.
Is Prudent a girl's or a boy's name?
Prudent is a boy's name.