Pape Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the French word for 'pope', it may indicate a connection to the Catholic Church or authority.
Meaning of the Name Pape
The name Pape is of French origin. It is derived from the French word 'pape', which means 'pope' in English. The name is often used as a surname and may have been given to someone who had a connection or association with the Catholic Church or held a position of authority within it. It can also be a nickname for someone who was considered to be wise or authoritative.
Popularity of the Name Pape
The popularity for the name Pape peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 13 births, which ranked number 13,112 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Pape had the most male births in 2001 with 13, which ranked number 5,390 out of 12,305 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Pape
- 20 Year Trend of Pape: -54.55%
Popularity of Pape by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pape. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pape in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pape is a great pick!
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