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Ghost
OriginEnglish word name
Meaning"apparition of a dead being"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Ghost
Spooky and a little bit edgy, Ghost is usually reserved as name for pets, particularly cats. It's possible some may pick Ghost as a chosen name however, thanks to its cool Halloween vibes, though parents are unlikely to put it on the birth certificate.
Ghost for boys
With word names, almost anything goes. But maybe not Ghost, unless you're naming a white dog.
Pronounced GHOST.
As of October 2026, Ghost ranked #12848 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #12695 in 2020.
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