The baby name Priscus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PRIS-kus (English: /ˈprɪskəs/; Classical Latin: /ˈprɪs.kus/).
Priscus is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Priscus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PRIS-kus (English: /ˈprɪskəs/; Classical Latin: /ˈprɪs.kus/).
Priscus is Latin in Origin.
Priscus is a Latin name from the adjective priscus, meaning "ancient," "former," or "venerable." In Rome it served chiefly as a cognomen signifying seniority or old-time virtue; the best-known bearer is Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, legendary fifth king of Rome. It appears on inscriptions and with figures such as Priscus of Panium, the 5th‑century diplomat and historian. Early Christian martyrologies also list several bishops and martyrs named Priscus, preserving the name in ecclesiastical use.
Variants include Prisco (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Priskos/Priskus (transliterated forms), and the feminine forms Prisca and the diminutive Priscilla. As a given name today it is rare and scholarly, carrying connotations of gravitas, tradition, and respect for antiquity. The meaning centers on "time-honored" or "of former times," appealing to parents seeking a venerable classical choice. Related place names such as San Prisco in Campania reflect its longevity.
Priscus is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 4 recorded uses, across 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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