Parish

Q: Is Parish a boy or girl name?

Parish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #23379, and as a girl name it ranks #66244.

Q: How popular is the name Parish?

Parish is ranked #23379 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ p-AR-ihsh ]

Boy Name #23,379 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Parish is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AR-ihsh.

Parents who love the name Parish often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#23,379

Current Rank

Peaked 1967 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,379
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Paris #2566

Nicknames

Par Pay Parie Pariie

Middle Name Ideas

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Parish Damian

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Parish Brooks

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Parish Angel

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Also a Girl Name

Parish is also used as a girl name, ranked #66244.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parish

Is Parish a boy or girl name?

Parish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23379. As a girl name, it is ranked #66244. Parish is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Parish?

Parish is pronounced p-AR-ihsh.

How popular is the name Parish?

Parish is currently ranked #23379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Parish?

Common nicknames for Parish include Par, Pay, Parie, and Pariie.

Is Parish a common or rare name?

Parish is an uncommon name, ranked #23379 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Parish

Parish is a boy name .

Is Parish a boy or girl name? Parish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,244. Parish is more commonly used as a boy name.

Parish is currently ranked #23,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Parish include Par, Pay, Parie, and Pariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Parish include Paris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.