Papal Names: A Modern Name for a Modern Pope

Innocent

The name Innocent peaked for girls at #16471 in 2019. Innocent is occasionally used for boys in 2023.

The name Innocent is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "harmless, innocent".

Innocent, the name of thirteen popes, is rarely heard in a secular setting, where its loaded meaning could open the door to ridicule. 

The name Innocent peaked for boys at #7804 in 2021. Innocent is occasionally used for girls in 2019.