The name Bishop is a girl's name of English origin meaning "senior member of the church".

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Predominantly used for boys, this spiritual occupational surname combines three trends at once. Associated with senior members of the church, the game of chess, and a species of weaver bird, Bishop has been in the US charts for girls (consistently) since 2017. Recent years have only seen it given to a handful of girls each year, with 10 receiving the name in the latest count. 
 
The name ultimately comes from the Greek episkopos meaning "overseer".

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The name Bishop peaked for girls at #6753 in 2019. Bishop is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Bishop is a boy's name of English origin meaning "senior member of the church".

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Occupation names and spiritual names are in style, so it's hardly surprising that Bishop has been making appearances in the Top 1000. Popular back in the late 19th and early 20th century, it reappeared in the charts in 2015. Given to 170 boys in a recent year, it tends to drop in and out of the Top 1000.
 
Derived from Greek, from which it means "overseer", a bishop is a senior member of the church. It is also associated with the game of chess and a species of weaver bird.

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The name Bishop is currently ranked #998 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #416 in 1890. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in BISHOP, BISHOP, and BISHOP. Bishop is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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