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Copper

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOP-ər /ˈkɑp.ər/High

Meaning: From the word copper — Latin cuprum (from Cyprus) — the warm reddish metal/colorMedium

In 30 seconds: Warm and reddish: Copper is the metal-and-color word — earthy, rugged, and bright. A friendly nature-and-color name (and a classic name for redheads and dogs).

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word copper — Latin cuprum (from Cyprus) — the warm reddish metal/color

U.S. rank (2025)#2947 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 429

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Copper comes from the word copper — Latin cuprum, from the island of Cyprus, a major source of the metal. A warm metal-and-color word-name, it's earthy, rugged, and friendly.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, reddish-metal at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Copper, from Latin cuprum (named for Cyprus, where it was mined), is the warm reddish metal — and a charming name for redheaded children and loyal dogs.

Overall data confidence 75%

Oxford English Dictionary — copper — word origin

Variations

Coppr

Nicknames

Cop

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Copper mean?

Copper is the warm reddish metal and color, from Latin cuprum (named for Cyprus).

How do you pronounce Copper?

It's said KOP-ər /ˈkɑp.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Copper a boy or girl name?

Copper is a boy's name.

How popular is Copper?

Copper is a rare name in the U.S.