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Honest

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Pronounced ON-ist /ˈɑn.ɪst/High

Meaning: From the word honest — Latin honestus, 'honorable, worthy, truthful' — sincerity and integrityMedium

In 30 seconds: True and sincere: Honest is the virtue-name for truthfulness and integrity. Bold, meaningful, and modern (the H is silent, 'ON-ist').

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word honest — Latin honestus, 'honorable, worthy, truthful' — sincerity and integrity

U.S. rank (2024)#4588 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Honest comes from the word honest — Latin honestus, 'honorable, worthy, truthful' — sincerity and integrity. A bold virtue word-name; the H is silent, said 'ON-ist'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, truthful at the root, and sincere.

Did you know? Honest, from Latin honestus ('honorable, truthful'), names sincerity and integrity — a bold virtue word-name (actress Jessica Alba's daughter is Honor, a cousin name).

Overall data confidence 58%

Oxford English Dictionary — honest — word origin

Variations

HonestyHonestie

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Harvest— echoes that soft -st sound

August— shares the -st ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Honest mean?

Honest is the word for 'truthful, honorable, sincere' (Latin honestus).

How do you pronounce Honest?

It's said ON-ist /ˈɑn.ɪst/ — two syllables, the H is silent.

Is Honest a boy or girl name?

Honest is mainly a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Honest?

Honest is a very rare name in the U.S.