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At a Glance
- Meaning
- She who conceals
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LIP-soh
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
kuh-LIP-sohIPA /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.
Names Like Calypso
These names have followed a similar path to Calypso in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Calypso mean?
She who conceals. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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