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Church

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHURCH /ˈtʃɜːrtʃ/High

Meaning: From the English word and surname Church, 'a house of worship' (Old English cirice, from Greek kyriakon, 'of the Lord'). A plain, sturdy word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy word-name: Church means 'house of worship' (said 'CHURCH'). Plain and distinctive.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word and surname Church, 'a house of worship' (Old English cirice, from Greek kyriakon, 'of the Lord'). A plain, sturdy word-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#8374 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319202023

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

Church comes straight from the English word and surname 'church' (Old English cirice, Greek kyriakon, 'of the Lord'). A single strong syllable, plain and distinctive — rare in the U.S. (said 'CHURCH').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, plain, and distinctive.

Did you know? Church is the English word and surname for a house of worship — from Old English cirice, ultimately Greek 'of the Lord' — a plain, sturdy one-beat word-name (said 'CHURCH').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Church — English word/surname 'church'; Greek 'of the Lord'

Variations

ChurcheKirkChurchill

Nicknames

ChurchChuck

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Church mean?

Church is the English word and surname 'church,' meaning 'a house of worship,' from Old English cirice.

How do you pronounce Church?

It's said CHURCH /ˈtʃɜːrtʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Church a boy or girl name?

Church is a boy's name.

How popular is Church?

Church is a rare name in the U.S.

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