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Capri

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-PREE /kɑˈpri/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian island of Capri — variously linked to the Latin capreae, 'goats', and a Greek root for 'wild boars'; a place-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Of the island of Capri: Capri is an Italian place-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningFrom the Italian island of Capri — variously linked to the Latin capreae, 'goats', and a Greek root for 'wild boars'; a place-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#8370 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Capri comes from the Italian island of Capri — variously linked to the Latin capreae, 'goats', and a Greek root for 'wild boars'; a place-name (we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'kah-PREE').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for boys, of-the-island-of-Capri at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Capri is the Italian island, variously linked to the Latin capreae, 'goats' — a lyrical place-name used for both sexes (here for a boy; we note the place; said 'kah-PREE').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Capri — place-name; unisex

Variations

CaprieCapree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Capri mean?

Capri is an Italian place-name (the island), variously linked to Latin 'goats'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Capri?

It's said kah-PREE /kɑˈpri/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Capri a boy or girl name?

Capri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Capri?

Capri is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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