Beshoy
A boy's name of Coptic origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Beshoy reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Beshoy is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Beshoy is a boy's baby name of Coptic origin, one of the most beloved names in the Coptic Christian tradition of Egypt. It is the name of Saint Bishoy (also spelled Pishoy), a 4th-century desert father and monk venerated as one of the greatest saints of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The name's meaning in Coptic is 'tall' or 'exalted,' and Saint Bishoy is said to have been so favored by God that Jesus appeared to him and washed his feet. For Coptic Christian families, Beshoy is a deeply sacred choice carrying centuries of devotion.
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Beshoy appeared in SSA records in 2015, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Coptic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 33 recorded births, Beshoy has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Beshoy has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2015.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #10767 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 27 | #10347 | — |
The Story of Beshoy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Beshoy is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Beshoy are most likely born between 2015 and 2020.
How rare is Beshoy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Beshoy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2015, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2015–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | #10767 |
| 2019 | 6 | #10961 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9802 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12508 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8116 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2015–2020