Calypso

At a Glance: Name: Calypso – Meaning: she who conceals – Origin: Greek – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: kuh-LIP-soh

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Calypso is a Greek name that means "she who conceals." That gives it a little mystery tucked right into its meaning, which suits a parent who likes a name with a story behind it. It's a name you'll find on the rarer end of the U.S. list, so a child named Calypso is unlikely to share it with a classmate.

Meaning & Origin of Calypso

Meaning: She who conceals.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Calypso

Phonetic: kuh-LIP-soh   IPA: /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/

Popularity of Calypso

In the U.S., Calypso ranked #3966 in 2024, with 37 babies given the name. That's a small step down from its peak of #3692 in 2020, when 40 babies were named Calypso, across the years from 1991 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1991–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Calypso mean?

She who conceals. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calypso)

How do you pronounce Calypso?

Calypso is pronounced kuh-LIP-soh (IPA: /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/).

Is Calypso a popular name right now?

Calypso is near its all-time peak (#3692 in 2020), ranked #3966 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)

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