Pompey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Pompey is a Latin name meaning 'pompous' or 'ornate'.
Meaning of the Name Pompey
Pompey is a Latin name derived from the Roman cognomen Pompeius, which was originally a family name. The name is believed to have originated from the Italian city of Pompeii and may have been derived from the Latin word 'pompaeus', meaning 'ornate' or 'pompous'. Pompey was a prominent name in ancient Rome and became famous as the nickname of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, a military and political leader during the late Roman Republic.
Popularity of the Name Pompey
The popularity for the name Pompey peaked in popularity in the year 1941 with 6 births, which ranked number 7,086 out of 8,084 unique names for that year. Pompey had the most male births in 1941 with 6, which ranked number 3,133 out of 4,002 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Pompey
Popularity of Pompey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pompey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pompey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pompey is a great pick!
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