Temple

Pronunciation: [ t-EHMP-uhl ]

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Boy Name #14,569 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Temple is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHMP-uhl.

Parents who love the name Temple often also consider Ao, Dekoda, .

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Popularity Over Time

#14,569
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#14,569
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Tem Tey Temie Tempie

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Temple is also used as a girl name, ranked #10258.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Temple

Is Temple a boy or girl name?
Temple is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14569. As a girl name, it is ranked #10258. Temple is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Temple?
Temple is pronounced t-EHMP-uhl.
How popular is the name Temple?
Temple is currently ranked #14569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Temple?
Common nicknames for Temple include Tem, Tey, Temie, and Tempie.
Is Temple a common or rare name?
Temple is an uncommon name, ranked #14569 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Temple

Temple is a boy name .

Is Temple a boy or girl name? Temple is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,569 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,258. Temple is more commonly used as a girl name.

Temple is currently ranked #14,569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Temple include Tem, Tey, Temie, and Tempie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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