Cape

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYP /ˈkeɪp/High

Meaning: The English word 'cape,' used plainly as a name. It carries two senses: a headland of land jutting into the sea (from the Latin caput, 'head'), and a sleeveless cloak. Both readings are available; families choose which they hear.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word-name, stated plainly: Cape is the headland by the sea — or the cloak (said 'KAYP'). Brief and bold.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningThe English word 'cape,' used plainly as a name. It carries two senses: a headland of land jutting into the sea (from the Latin caput, 'head'), and a sleeveless cloak. Both readings are available; families choose which they hear.

U.S. rank (2023)#8363 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Cape is the English word taken plainly as a given name. In its landscape sense it comes from the Latin caput, 'head,' and names a headland pushing out into the sea — Cape Cod, Cape Horn. In its clothing sense it names a cloak. As a name it belongs with the crisp modern word-names, and we state its meaning plainly. Very rare in the U.S. (said 'KAYP').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, brief, and bold.

Did you know? Cape is the English word used straight as a name — a headland reaching into the sea (from the Latin caput, 'head') and also, of course, a cloak. Both senses come along with it (said 'KAYP').

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References — Cape — English word-name; Latin caput 'head'

Variations

KapeCapesCade

Nicknames

CapCapey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cape mean?

Cape is the English word for a headland jutting into the sea (from Latin caput, 'head') — and also for a cloak.

How do you pronounce Cape?

It's said KAYP /ˈkeɪp/ — one syllable.

Is Cape a boy or girl name?

Cape is used here as a boy's name; as a word-name it can be used for any child.

How popular is Cape?

Cape is a very rare name in the U.S.