British
Meaning
"from Britain, of the British Isles"
Origin: Latin/Celtic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #35,239
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Brit, Bri
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Britain, of the British Isles"
Origin: Latin/Celtic
British is more popular, ranked #35239 vs #37110 for Pape.
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British is more popular, ranked #35239 compared to Pape at #37110 in the United States.
British means "from Britain, of the British Isles" (Latin/Celtic origin).
British is primarily a girl name. Pape is primarily a boy name.