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Pronounced PREEST
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Meaning: From the word priest β Greek presbyteros, 'elder' β a religious leader; an occupational word-name Medium β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Solemn and strong: Priest is the word for a religious leader β bold, devout, and distinctive. A title-and-word name with gravity.
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Meaning From the word priest β Greek presbyteros, 'elder' β a religious leader; an occupational word-name
U.S. rank (2025) #4352 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2019
Total births (all-time) β 537
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2019 1971 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Priest comes from the word priest β via Old English from Greek presbyteros , 'elder' β a religious leader. An occupational and devout word-name (and surname), it has a solemn, distinctive strength.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, religious-leader at the root, and weighty.
Did you know? Priest comes from Greek presbyteros, 'elder' β and is also a surname (Maxi Priest the singer); as a given name it carries devout, weighty resonance.
Overall data confidence 72%
Oxford English Dictionary β priest β word origin
Variations Preist
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Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Priestβ¦ Bishop β a fellow religious title-name Deacon β a companion church word-name Cross β another devout word-name Sage β a fellow wise word-name Frequently Asked What does the name Priest mean? Priest is the word for a religious leader, from Greek presbyteros, 'elder'.
How do you pronounce Priest? It's said PREEST /Λprist/ β a single syllable.
Is Priest a boy or girl name? Priest is a boy's name.
How popular is Priest? Priest is a rare name in the U.S.
