Depriest is an uncommon given name of French origin, derived from the occupational surname derived from 'prestre,' meaning 'priest.' It is a variant form of the name 'Priest.' While it has been used as a first name in some instances, it is more commonly found as a surname.
"The birth rate of the name Depriest significantly increased from just 5 in 1929 to a peak of 10 in 1930 before dropping again to 6 in 1988."