Priscus of Corinth as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Priscus of Corinth

What is the meaning of the name Priscus of Corinth ?

The baby name Priscus of Corinth is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈprɪskəs/ (PRIS-kus); Classical Latin: /ˈpriskus/.

Priscus of Corinth is Latin in Origin.

Priscus of Corinth pairs a Latin personal name with a Greek toponymic epithet. Priscus derives from Latin priscus, meaning “ancient,” “venerable,” or “time‑honored,” related to pristinus (“former”). It was common in the Roman world and later among early Christians; several martyrs and scholars bore the name, and in Greek it appears as Priskos (Πρῖσκος). The qualifier “of Corinth” identifies a figure associated with the city of Corinth in early Christian tradition, a hagiographic convention used to distinguish bearers of the same name.

As a modern given name, the usable core is Priscus, with regional variants Priskos (Greek) and Prisco (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese); the feminine counterparts are Prisca and Priscilla. Rare in contemporary use, it carries a sober, antique tone and a virtue‑like sense of venerability. In devout contexts one might honor “Priscus of Corinth,” while registering simply Priscus/Prisco as the formal name.

⚙ Priscus of Corinth turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. It's the kind of name that tends to be rare, regional, or newly made up. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.