At a Glance
- Meaning
- Leader, chief
- Origin
- English (word name, from Latin)
- Pronunciation
- KAP-tin
Captain is an English (word name, from Latin) name used mostly for boys meaning “leader, chief”.
Meaning & Origin of Captain
Meaning: Leader, chief.
Origin: English (word name, from Latin).
How to Pronounce Captain
KAP-tinIPA /ˈkæp.tɪn/
Popularity of Captain
● Peak: #695 in 1887 · ● Latest: #6883 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1883–2024.
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