"highest, greatest"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Supreme
Pronunciation: [ s-uhpr-EEM ]
Boy Name
#3,486 Most Popular
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2 Syllables
The ultimate aspirational name
American
African American
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Meaning & Origin
"of the highest power or authority"
Origin: Latin via Old French
Language: English
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Things to Know About This Name
- Supreme is a high-fashion streetwear brand (may evoke consumerism)
The Story of Supreme
Supreme derives from the Latin supremus, meaning highest or greatest, the superlative of superus meaning above. As a given name, it belongs to the tradition of virtue and aspiration names common in African American naming culture, where names like King, Royal, and Legend express high ambitions for a child's life.
Supreme emerged as a given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in African American communities embracing bold, aspirational names. The rise of the Supreme streetwear brand has added cultural cache while also creating a commercial association.
Aspirational names like Supreme reflect a powerful tradition in African American naming culture of bestowing names that express highest hopes and royal status. The name also connects to the concept of the Supreme Being in many religious traditions.
Fun Facts
- Supreme the streetwear brand was founded in New York City in 1994
- Supreme Court of the United States features the word in its title, from Latin supremus
- Aspirational names like Supreme, King, and Legend have grown significantly in US baby name data since 2010
Supreme in Other Languages
Latin
Supremus
French
Supreme
Italian
Supremo
Spanish
Supremo
Popularity Over Time
#3,486
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Supreme
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American rapper and hip-hop artist associated with the New York underground rap scene
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,486
- Total SSA Count
- 33
- Cultural Origins
- American African American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Preme
Sup
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, American heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, bold style, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Girl Name
Supreme is also used as a girl name, ranked #17691.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Supreme
What does the name Supreme mean?
"highest, greatest" (from Latin). "of the highest power or authority" (from Latin via Old French). Supreme derives from the Latin supremus, meaning highest or greatest, the superlative of superus meaning above. As a given name, it belongs to the tradition of virtue and aspiration names common in African American naming culture, where names like King, Royal, and Legend express high ambitions for a child's life.
What is the origin of the name Supreme?
Supreme has Latin, Latin via Old French, American, and African American origins. In Latin, it means "highest, greatest". In Latin via Old French, it means "of the highest power or authority".
Is Supreme a boy or girl name?
Supreme is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3486. As a girl name, it is ranked #17691. Supreme is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Supreme?
Supreme is pronounced s-uhpr-EEM.
How popular is the name Supreme?
Supreme is currently ranked #3486 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Supreme?
Common nicknames for Supreme include Preme and Sup.
What are good middle names for Supreme?
Popular middle name pairings include Supreme James, Supreme Marcus, Supreme Xavier, Supreme Zion, Supreme Darius, and Supreme Legend.
What are good sibling names for Supreme?
Names that pair well with Supreme as siblings include Major, Legend, King, Royal, Prince, Divine, and Reign.
How many syllables does Supreme have?
Supreme has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Supreme a common or rare name?
Supreme is an uncommon name, ranked #3486 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Supreme
Supreme is a boy name with American and African American origins . The name means "highest, greatest" in Latin .
Is Supreme a boy or girl name? Supreme is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,486 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,691. Supreme is more commonly used as a boy name.
Supreme is currently ranked #3,486 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Supreme has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-uhpr-EEM, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Supreme include Preme and Sup. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.