What origin is the name Provost?

Provost comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Provost a popular name?

Provost is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Provost?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Provost — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Provost

Q: Is Provost a rare name?

Yes. Provost does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Provost

Provost

Boy

english

2 syllables

Provost is an english boy's name meaning "Provost means 'Measure for measure,' a thoughtful name suggesting fairness, balance, and a careful approach to life's decisions.".

The meaning of Provost is "Provost means 'Measure for measure,' a thoughtful name suggesting fairness, balance, and a careful approach to life's decisions." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Provost means 'Measure for measure,' a thoughtful name suggesting fairness, balance, and a careful approach to life's decisions.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Provost

Very rare in US records

What does Provost mean?

Provost is a boy name of english origin meaning "Provost means 'Measure for measure,' a thoughtful name suggesting fairness, balance, and a careful approach to life's decisions.".

Is Provost a rare name?

Yes. Provost does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Provost

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Provost means "Provost means 'Measure for measure,' a thoughtful name suggesting fairness, balance, and a careful approach to life's decisions." — these names share that spirit.