Temple - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Temple \t(e)-mp-le, tem-ple\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "sacred place". Place name.

Temple has 2 variant forms: Templar and Templer.

For more information, see also the related name Templeton.

A baby name that sounds like Temple is Templeten.

Temple 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 Temple. Compare Temple with related baby names.