Pilate Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pilate Name at a Glance

Name	Pilate
Meaning	Armed with a dart
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Pilate Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pilate means “Armed with a dart”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pilate Name Origin

Our database records Pilate under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pilate a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pilate is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pilate

When considering Pilate for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.