Copper: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Copper – Meaning: the reddish-orange metal – Origin: Latin (cuprum, named after Cyprus) – Pronunciation: KAHP-er


Copper is a Latin (cuprum, named after Cyprus) name used for both boys and girls meaning “the reddish-orange metal”. It appears in our list of 175+ Gemstone and Crystal Baby Names for Your Precious Little One.

Meaning & Origin of Copper

Meaning: The reddish-orange metal.

Origin: Latin (cuprum, named after Cyprus).

How to Pronounce Copper

Phonetic: KAHP-er   IPA: /ˈkɒpər/

Popularity of Copper

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1978–2024.

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