The namePape
Pape is a Senegalese boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Senegalese
Meaning
A very common name in Senegal, borne for example by the football executive Pape Diouf. Its origin is debated.
Origin
Senegalese.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Pape
Pape in France
1456thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1999peak year (25 births)
515babies named Pape in France since 1900
Pape was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 135 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Pape. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Pape in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pape mean?
A very common name in Senegal, borne for example by the football executive Pape Diouf. Its origin is debated.
What is the origin of the name Pape?
Senegalese.
Is Pape a girl's or a boy's name?
Pape is a boy's name.