Peabody: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
English (surname)
Pronunciation
PEE-bod-ee

Peabody is an English (surname) name. It appears in our list of 175+ New England Baby Names With Preppy Coastal Class.

Meaning & Origin of Peabody

Origin: English (surname).

How to Pronounce Peabody

PEE-bod-eeIPA /ˈpiːˌbɒdi/

Popularity of Peabody

Peabody 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.

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