Peabody - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Peabody \pe(a)-bo-dy\ is of Old English origin. May possibly derive from the vegetable or the pea bird. George Peabody was an influencial 19th-century financier and philanthropist in Massachusetts.

A baby name that sounds like Peabody is Pepito. Another similar baby name is Paddy.

Peabody is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Peabody. Compare Peabody with related baby names.