Bishop Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bishop Name at a Glance

Name	Bishop
Meaning	Bishop; overseer.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bishop Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bishop means “Bishop; overseer”. 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.

Bishop Name Origin

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

Is Bishop a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bishop

When considering Bishop 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.