Cub
Meaning
"young bear, young animal"
Origin: Old Norse kubbr via English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #13,871
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Syllables
- 1
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"young bear, young animal"
Origin: Old Norse kubbr via English
Kepa is more popular, ranked #13775 vs #13871 for Cub.
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Kepa is more popular, ranked #13775 compared to Cub at #13871 in the United States.
Cub means "young bear, young animal" (Old Norse kubbr via English origin).
Cub is primarily a boy name. Kepa is primarily a boy name.