Provost Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Provost Name at a Glance

Name	Provost
Meaning	'Measure for Measure'
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Provost Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Provost means “'Measure for Measure”. 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.

Provost Name Origin

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

Is Provost a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Provost

When considering Provost 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.