Purpose

Pronunciation: [ p-ERP-uhs ]

Boy Name #44,264 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Purpose is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ERP-uhs.

Parents who love the name Purpose often also consider Purl, Purvis, Purnell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #44,264
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Pur Puy Purie Purpie

Also a Girl Name

Purpose is also used as a girl name, ranked #5641.

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Similar Names

Purl Purvis Purnell Purcell Purdy Purnell Pura Purlie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purpose

Is Purpose a boy or girl name?

Purpose is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #44264. As a girl name, it is ranked #5641. Purpose is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Purpose?

Purpose is pronounced p-ERP-uhs.

How popular is the name Purpose?

Purpose is currently ranked #44264 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Purpose?

Common nicknames for Purpose include Pur, Puy, Purie, and Purpie.

Is Purpose a common or rare name?

Purpose is an uncommon name, ranked #44264 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Purpose

Purpose is a boy name .

Is Purpose a boy or girl name? Purpose is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,264 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,641. Purpose is more commonly used as a girl name.

Purpose is currently ranked #44,264 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Purpose include Pur, Puy, Purie, and Purpie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.