Priest is an ancient Christian name of Greek origin, meaning 'first-ranking clergyman'. It was often given to boys born around the time of a priest's ordination or as a sign of respect for a reverend family member.
The name Priest experienced a significant surge in popularity from the late 2010s to early 2020s, with a peak of 50 births in 2019 and consistently high numbers since then. However, it remains relatively uncommon overall, with a total of only 511 births recorded between 1971 and 2023.