Pope Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Pope means 'father' and is associated with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Meaning of the Name Pope
The name Pope is derived from the Latin word 'papa' which means 'father'. It is primarily associated with the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The title of Pope is given to the Bishop of Rome, who is considered the successor of Saint Peter. The name has religious connotations and symbolizes paternal leadership and authority.
Popularity of the Name Pope
The popularity for the name Pope peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 12 births, which ranked number 5,071 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Pope had the most male births in 1918 with 12, which ranked number 2,398 out of 4,813 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Pope
Popularity of Pope by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pope. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pope in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pope is a great pick!
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