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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The highest point of a mountain or hill
- Origin
- Old French (from Latin summus, "highest")
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SUM-it
Summit is a name for the highest point of a mountain or hill. It comes from Old French, which took it from the Latin summus, meaning "highest." It's pronounced SUM-it.
Meaning & Origin of Summit
Meaning: The highest point of a mountain or hill.
Origin: Old French (from Latin summus, "highest").
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Summit
SUM-itIPA /ˈsʌmɪt/
Popularity of Summit
Summit ranked #1843 in the U.S. in 2024, with 88 babies given the name. Its peak came two years earlier, in 2022, when it reached #1799 with 91 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Summit mean?
The highest point of a mountain or hill. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Summit?
Summit is pronounced SUM-it (IPA: /ˈsʌmɪt/).
Is Summit a popular name right now?
Summit is near its all-time peak (#1799 in 2022), ranked #1843 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1999–2024.)
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