Ensign
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ensign
The given name 'Ensign' is derived from the Old French word 'enseigne', which is itself derived from the Latin 'signum', meaning 'sign' or 'banner'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ensign' is derived from the Old French word 'enseigne', which is itself derived from the Latin 'signum', meaning 'sign' or 'banner'. The name 'Ensign' is associated with the military rank of ensign, which originated in the 16th century in European navies and armies, and has been used as a surname in some cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Ensign currently ranks #4,234 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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