Bishop
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bishop
The given name 'Bishop' derives from the Old English *bisceop* and Greek *episkopos* (ἐπίσκοπος), meaning "overseer" or "supervisor," referring to a Christian ecclesiastical office.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bishop' derives from the Old English *bisceop* and Greek *episkopos* (ἐπίσκοπος), meaning "overseer" or "supervisor," referring to a Christian ecclesiastical office. It is used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably as a surname-turned-first-name in Puritan and Protestant communities, with historical usage as a title rather than a personal name until the 19th century.
Bishop currently ranks #1,188 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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