The top three names which has been shared by most of the popes is as follows:
1. John - 21 times
2. Gregory - 15 times
3. Benedict - 15 times
You might wonder we have Benedict XVI as the current pope then how come the name was shared only 15 times. The reason for this being Benedict X was proclaimed as an anitpope. Do to a mixup in numbering there was never a Pope John XX.
The name John has been used by 23 popes.
The most common name used by popes is John. There have been 23 popes named John. That is followed by Gregory with 16. Benedict has been used by 15 popes. There was no legitimate Pope Benedict X. He as an anti pope.
There have been six popes named Adrian and six popes named Paul.
There have been 12 popes who have taken Pius as their name.
There have been 23 popes named John, the most popular name by far.The most popular name historically chosen by the popes is John. No less than 23 popes have taken the papal office under this name.
The Medici family produced four popes.
The name John has been used by 23 popes.
There have been no popes named Jude.
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A common name for a pope starting with "I" is Pope Innocent. There have been several popes with this name throughout history, with Pope Innocent III being one of the most notable.
There have been 6 popes who chose the name of Paul.
There have been 12 popes named Pius.
There have been 23 popes named John but none with 21 as a maximum.