At a Glance
- Meaning
- A swarming grasshopper; also the locust tree
- Origin
- English word (from Latin locusta)
- Pronunciation
- LOH-kuhst
Locust is an English word (from Latin locusta) name meaning “a swarming grasshopper; also the locust tree”. It appears in our list of 200+ Southern Gothic Baby Names With Dark Charm and Romance.
Meaning & Origin of Locust
Meaning: A swarming grasshopper; also the locust tree.
Origin: English word (from Latin locusta).
How to Pronounce Locust
LOH-kuhstIPA /ˈloʊkəst/
Popularity of Locust
Locust doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Locust
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Marsh · Linden · Mist · Moss · Laurel · Petra
