Spirit

Pronunciation: [ sp-IHR-uht ]

Boy Name #23,143 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Spirit is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sp-IHR-uht.

Parents who love the name Spirit often also consider Spencer, Spurgeon, Spicy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,143
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Spi Spy Spiie Spirie

Also a Girl Name

Spirit is also used as a girl name, ranked #4622.

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Similar Names

Spencer Spurgeon Spicy Speed Spence Spiro Spero Spiros

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spirit

Is Spirit a boy or girl name?

Spirit is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23143. As a girl name, it is ranked #4622. Spirit is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Spirit?

Spirit is pronounced sp-IHR-uht.

How popular is the name Spirit?

Spirit is currently ranked #23143 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Spirit?

Common nicknames for Spirit include Spi, Spy, Spiie, and Spirie.

Is Spirit a common or rare name?

Spirit is an uncommon name, ranked #23143 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Spirit

Spirit is a boy name .

Is Spirit a boy or girl name? Spirit is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,143 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,622. Spirit is more commonly used as a girl name.

Spirit is currently ranked #23,143 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Spirit include Spi, Spy, Spiie, and Spirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.