Cape
Pronunciation: [ k-AYP ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cape first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 15 babies have been named Cape in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cape is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,180 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,180
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"Bright friend"
#10,202 in US
Old Norse origin
"to dazzle, stun with brightness"
#10,050 in US
Hebrew origin
"fortunate, blessed"
#10,156 in US
English origin
"spirited, energetic"
#10,344 in US
Latin (silva) origin
"of the forest, woodland dweller"
#10,055 in US
Sanskrit origin
"removing darkness through light"
#10,131 in US
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About the Name Cape
Cape is a boy name .
Cape is currently ranked #10,180 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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