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Jupiter
♂ Boy
Pronounced JOO-pih-ter /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/High
Meaning: the father, sky godHigh
In 30 seconds: Jupiter is the Roman king of the gods and the largest planet in our solar system. A bold three-syllable name with cosmic grandeur, increasingly used as a given name.
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Origin HighLatin
Meaningthe father, sky god
U.S. rank (2025)#3212 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 646
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
Jupiter is the Latin form of Jovis Pater (Father Jove/God), the king of the Roman gods, equivalent to the Greek Zeus.
Jupiter has appeared as a given name in the 21st century as parents seek bold mythological and astronomical names.
Did you know? Jupiter's Great Red Spot — a storm larger than planet Earth that has raged for at least 400 years — makes Jupiter synonymous with unstoppable, enduring power.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name: Jupiter — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
JoveJupitus
Nicknames
Jupe
Famous Bearers
- ★Jupiter (mythological)King of the gods in Roman mythology and god of sky and thunder, equivalent to the Greek Zeus.
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Frequently Asked
What does Jupiter mean?
Jupiter means the father, sky god.
How do you pronounce Jupiter?
Jupiter is pronounced JOO-pih-ter (/ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/), with 3 syllables.
Is Jupiter a boy's name?
Yes, Jupiter is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jupiter?
Latin meaning firmly established; Jo(vis) pater = Father God.