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Tupac

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Tupac

Pronounced TOO-pahk /ˈtuː.pɑːk/Medium

Meaning: From the Quechua Tupac, 'royal; noble; shining.' It is borne by Tupac Amaru, an Inca ruler and later the revolutionary Tupac Amaru II, and — for many families — the influential rapper Tupac Shakur. Storied and dignified; handled honestly and respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A noble Quechua name: Tupac means 'royal; noble' (said 'TOO-pahk'). Storied and dignified.
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Origin MediumQuechua
MeaningFrom the Quechua Tupac, 'royal; noble; shining.' It is borne by Tupac Amaru, an Inca ruler and later the revolutionary Tupac Amaru II, and — for many families — the influential rapper Tupac Shakur. Storied and dignified; handled honestly and respectfully.
U.S. rank (2019)#12022 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 86
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819932019

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

Tupac is Quechua for 'royal; noble,' carried by Tupac Amaru, the last Inca ruler, and the later revolutionary Tupac Amaru II, and known today through the rapper Tupac Shakur. We note these honestly and with respect — rare in the U.S. (said 'TOO-pahk').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in families of Andean and hip-hop heritage. Rare, noble, and storied.

Did you know? Tupac is Quechua for 'royal; noble,' borne by the Inca ruler Tupac Amaru and the revolutionary Tupac Amaru II — and, for many families, the influential rapper Tupac Shakur, which we note respectfully (said 'TOO-pahk').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tupac — Quechua 'royal, noble'; Tupac Amaru; Tupac Shakur

Variations

TupaqThupaqTupak

Nicknames

TuPac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tupac mean?

Tupac is Quechua for 'royal; noble.' It is borne by the Inca ruler Tupac Amaru and, for many, the rapper Tupac Shakur.

How do you pronounce Tupac?

It's said TOO-pahk /ˈtuː.pɑːk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tupac a boy or girl name?

Tupac is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tupac?

Tupac is a rare name in the U.S.

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