Kalup
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kalup first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 74 babies have been named Kalup in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalup is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,028 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,028
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"invented blend of Desmond and Jasmine"
#14,996 in US
Old Persian origin
"he who holds firm the good"
#15,191 in US
Sanskrit origin
"lord of the right path"
#15,071 in US
Hebrew (Jeremiah) origin
"God will uplift"
#14,841 in US
Old English (hlāw) origin
"from the burial mound"
#15,100 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"descendant of the champion"
#15,098 in US
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About the Name Kalup
Kalup is a boy name .
Kalup is currently ranked #15,028 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalup include Kal, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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