Pope
Meaning of Pope
Originating from the English language, the name Pope is a masculine name that is pronounced as "pohp" (/poʊp/). It is a unique name with no known variations in pronunciation. The name Pope carries an air of authority and leadership, as it is associated with the highest position within the Roman Catholic Church. It has been given to a small number of boys in the United States over the years, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. In recent decades, it has become less commonly used but still maintains its distinctive charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as pohp (/poʊp/)
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Notable People Named Pope
| Pope John Paul II was the leader of the Catholic Church and the sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his passing in 2005. |
| Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, known for his progressive views and emphasis on social justice. |
| Pope Benedict XVI served as the head of the Catholic Church and Vatican City State from 2005 to 2013, and later as "Pope emeritus" until his passing in 2022. |
| Pope Paul VI was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1963 to 1978, known for his leadership during the Second Vatican Council and efforts to improve ecumenical relations with other Christian denominations. |
| Pope John XXIII was the head of the Catholic Church and Vatican City State, known for calling the historic Second Vatican Council. |
| Pope Gregory I, also known as Saint Gregory the Great, was a prominent bishop of Rome known for his missionary work and prolific writings. |
| Pope Gregory VII, also known as Hildebrand of Sovana, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1073 to 1085, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. |
| Pope Gregory X, also known as Teobaldo Visconti, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1271 until his death, and was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order. |
| Pope Innocent XI, also known as Benedetto Odescalchi, was the leader of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1676 until his passing. |
| Pope Sixtus IV was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, known for his contributions to art and culture, including the construction of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Library. |
| Pope Leo XII, born Annibale Francesco Clemente Melchiorre Girolamo Nicola della Genga, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1823 to 1829. |
| Pope Celestine V, also known as Pietro Angelerio, was a monk and hermit who briefly served as head of the Catholic Church before resigning. |
| Pope Sergius III was a bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States during a period of violence and disorder in central Italy, marked by ecclesiastical controversies and temporal conflicts. |
| Pope Stephen III (or iv) was a Benedictine monk who became the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States, known for his efforts to limit noble influence in papal elections and opposition to iconoclasm. |
| Pope Alexander III, originally named Roland, served as the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1159 until his passing in 1181. |
