The baby name Ponce is a unisex name, 1 syllables long and is pronounced "PONCE: pawns".
Ponce is a Spanish name that means "fifth" or "fifth-born." It is derived from the Latin word "quintus," which has the same meaning. The name Ponce has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was a popular name among the nobility and was often given to the fifth son in a family. Today, the name Ponce is still used in Spanish-speaking countries, although it is not as common as it once was.
The name Ponce is typically used for boys, although it can also be used for girls. It is pronounced "PON-say" in Spanish, with the emphasis on the second syllable. In English, it is often pronounced "PON-see" or "PON-suh." The name has a strong, masculine sound to it, which may be why it is more commonly used for boys.
The origin of the name Ponce is Spanish. It is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, which is located in central Spain. The name may have been brought to other parts of the world by Spanish explorers and settlers. The name Ponce is made up of two components: "pon" and "ce." The meaning of "pon" is not clear, but it may be related to the Latin word "pontifex," which means "bridge-builder." The meaning of "ce" is also unclear, but it may be a suffix that was added to the name to give it a more distinctive sound.
Ponce has the following similar or variant Names
- Pons |
- Poncey |
- Ponciano |
- Poncio |
- Ponsioen |
- Ponsford |
- Ponsin |
- Ponsoby |
- Ponsolle