The nameAnicet
Anicet is the French form of Anicetus, a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "invincible". It is the name of a 2nd century pope.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Anicet comes from the Greek aniketos, "invincible".
Origin
Greek. Saint Anicetus was pope in the 2nd century.
History
A rare name, it has been given in France mostly in the first half of the 20th century.
Popularity of the name Anicet
Anicet in France
2864thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1948peak year (45 births)
2,440babies named Anicet in France since 1900
Anicet was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 320 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Anicet. Half of all babies named Anicet in France were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anicet mean?
Anicet comes from the Greek aniketos, "invincible".
What is the origin of the name Anicet?
Greek. Saint Anicetus was pope in the 2nd century.
Is Anicet a girl's or a boy's name?
Anicet is a boy's name.