Bishop
Bishop: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪʃəp/
Meaning and origin of Bishop
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From bishop.
How popular is Bishop?
Since 1880, 111 girls and 6,980 boys in the U.S. have been named Bishop (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6758 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #416 in 1890. In 2025, 180 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bishop FAQ
What does the name Bishop mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From bishop.
What is the origin of the name Bishop?
Bishop is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Bishop?
Since 1880, 111 girls and 6,980 boys in the U.S. have been named Bishop (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6758 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #416 in 1890. In 2025, 180 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bishop a boy or girl name?
Bishop is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 111 girls and 6,980 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.