US Popularity Rank: 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.