While it can be a common surname, its semantic meaning is unmistakable. A prince is a ruler-in-waiting, a member of a royal household. It implies nobility, status, and a responsibility to the common good.
The name Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el , meaning "Who is like God?" It is a rhetorical question implying that no one is like God—a testament to humility even in power. michael thomas aquinas prince