56%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. BISH-əp [key·IPA] Meaning & History Either from the English occupational surname, or else directly from the English word. It is ultimately derived from Greek ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos) meaning "overseer". PopularityDetails Last ranked #980 in 2020 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange simple serious nerdy Categories occupations, surnames, word names Entry updated May 29, 2020
