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Caplan
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How to Pronounce Caplan
Pronounced KAP-lun /ˈkæp.lən/Medium
Meaning: A Jewish (Ashkenazi) surname, a form of 'Kaplan' — from the word for 'chaplain, priest' (via Yiddish and Slavic). A crisp surname-style given name.Low
In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Caplan — a Jewish surname, 'chaplain' (said 'KAP-lun'). A Jewish surname-name, a form of Kaplan, which we note.
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MeaningA Jewish (Ashkenazi) surname, a form of 'Kaplan' — from the word for 'chaplain, priest' (via Yiddish and Slavic). A crisp surname-style given name.
History & Origin
Caplan is a Jewish surname, a form of Kaplan ('chaplain'); a Jewish surname-name (said 'KAP-lun').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.
Did you know? Caplan is a Jewish surname — a form of Kaplan, from the word for 'chaplain' — now carried as a first name (said 'KAP-lun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Caplan — Jewish surname; form of Kaplan ('chaplain')
Variations
KaplanCaplin
Nicknames
Cap
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What does the name Caplan mean?
Caplan is a Jewish surname, a form of Kaplan, from the word for 'chaplain, priest', now used as a first name.
How do you pronounce Caplan?
It's said KAP-lun /ˈkæp.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Caplan a boy or girl name?
Here Caplan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Caplan?
Caplan is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.