Modest
m(o)-de-st
US Popularity:5346
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Modest; Reserved; Peaceful, gentle
Modest is a gender-neutral name that wears its virtuous heart on its sleeve. From the Latin Modestus, Modest means "reserved, gentle, and peaceful," among a long list of admirable characteristics. It's a name that honors humility in one's gifts, but it need not mean that baby should feel confined. If anything, they can use their name to their advantage, using underestimation in their favor to knock all expectations out of the water.
How Popular Is The Name Modest?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1927
Gender:
Girl
#4653
in 1927
+ 982
from 1924
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