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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Bishop

OriginEnglish occupational name
Meaning"senior member of the church"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Bishop as a boy's name
NB Rank#24892

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The name Bishop peaked for girls at #6753 in 2019. Bishop is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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