Parish: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Parish – Meaning: church district (from the word 'parish') – Origin: English (surname) – Pronunciation: PAIR-ish


Parish is an English (surname) name used for both boys and girls meaning “church district (from the word 'parish')”.

Meaning & Origin of Parish

Meaning: Church district (from the word 'parish').

Origin: English (surname).

How to Pronounce Parish

Phonetic: PAIR-ish   IPA: /ˈpærɪʃ/

Popularity of Parish

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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