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Bishop

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Pronounced BISH-up /ˈbɪʃ.əp/High

Meaning: From the word/surname Bishop — 'a bishop; an overseer' (from the Greek episkopos, 'an overseer'); a title/surname-name, more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: A bishop; an overseer: Bishop is a title-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the word/surname Bishop — 'a bishop; an overseer' (from the Greek episkopos, 'an overseer'); a title/surname-name, more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the title
U.S. rank (2025)#11106 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bishop comes from the word/surname Bishop — 'a bishop; an overseer' (from the Greek episkopos, 'an overseer'); a title/surname-name (we note the title). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'BISH-up').

In the U.S. Bishop is chiefly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, an-overseer at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bishop means 'a bishop; an overseer' (from the Greek episkopos) — more often a boys' name; it appears here for a girl, which we note (we note the title; said 'BISH-up').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Bishop — title/surname-name; chiefly male

Variations

BishupBishopp

Nicknames

Bish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bishop mean?

Bishop is a title/surname-name — 'a bishop; an overseer' (from the Greek episkopos). It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl. We note the title.

How do you pronounce Bishop?

It's said BISH-up /ˈbɪʃ.əp/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bishop a boy or girl name?

Bishop is chiefly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bishop?

Bishop is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.

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