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Origin: British

Meaning: Saying

There are plenty of proverbs out there: slow and steady wins the race, or an apple a day keeps the doctor away! And now, there can be one more when you give baby this distinctive name. Proverb is a boy’s name of English origin. Meaning “saying,” it references those simple but insightful expressions that we have all come to know. Proverbs are also, interestingly, a genre or folklore. You might recognize this name from the American football player, Proverb Jacobs. So, all we’re saying is, Proverb is a great name!