Superior
Meaning of Superior
Superior is a bold, unisex choice for parents who want their child to step onto life’s stage already a notch above the ordinary. Borrowed straight from the Latin “superus,” meaning “higher” or “loftier,” the name carries an instant aura of excellence, like a mountaintop view or the wide, sparkling expanse of Lake Superior itself. Despite that sky-high sentiment, it remains refreshingly rare—only five babies received it in the U.S. in 2022, with the same small handful recorded in 2019 and 2017—so it still turns heads on playground roll calls. Pronounced soo-PEER-ee-or, it’s easy on the ear and crystal-clear in message: strive, rise, lead. Sure, the name sets the bar high, but every newborn arrives barefoot and eager to grow; Superior simply reminds the world how high those tiny feet can climb.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as soo-PEER-ee-or (/suːˈpɪriər/)
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