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The baby name Palace is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpæləs/ (PAL-əs).

Palace is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈpæləs/ (PAL-əs)

What is the meaning of the name Palace ?

The baby name Palace is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpæləs/ (PAL-əs).

Palace is English in Origin.

Palace is an English word-name drawn from Old French palais, ultimately from Latin palatium, the Palatine Hill in Rome where the emperors lived; by extension it means royal residence, grand house, or seat of power. The term entered Middle English early and has long suggested magnificence, protection, and ceremonial authority.

Used as a given name only rarely, Palace belongs to the modern wave of bold, regal nouns alongside Royal, Reign, and Majesty. It remains unranked in most national charts and works as a unisex choice. Cognates and related forms include French Palais, Spanish/Portuguese Palacio, and Italian Palazzo; as surnames, these sometimes appear as given names in diaspora communities. Short forms such as Pal, Pali, Lace/Lacey, Ali, and Ace offer softer everyday options. Comparable English word-name variants include Castle and Manor for thematic siblings.

Palace has the following similar or variant Names

Palace – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CM Boys 0 #567 9 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NG Boys 0 #937 15 16,906
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MA 0 #1,108 21 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
DZ 0 #1,159 18 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Palace is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AZ
BH
BO

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People also ask about Palace

Palace is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Palace is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpæləs/ (PAL-əs).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Palais (French), Palazzo (Italian) and Palacio (Spanish).
Across languages, Palace has these equivalents: Rex (Latin, 'king'), Regina (Latin, 'queen'), Raja / Raj (Sanskrit, 'king'), Royal (English, 'royal').
Somewhat — Palace ranked #911 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.