Pike
Old English/Proto-Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Pike
Pike derives from the Old English and Middle English word "pic" or "pike," referring to a pointed weapon (a long spear) or a sharp point, ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots meaning "to pierce." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has historical associations with medieval weaponry and warfare; it gained prominence as a surname and given name among Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman populations, particularly in England and later in America.
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Etymology
Pike derives from the Old English and Middle English word "pic" or "pike," referring to a pointed weapon (a long spear) or a sharp point, ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots meaning "to pierce." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has historical associations with medieval weaponry and warfare; it gained prominence as a surname and given name among Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman populations, particularly in England and later in America.
Pike currently ranks #8,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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