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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the spice pepper
- Origin
- English (surname/vocabulary word)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- PEP-er
Pepper is a straightforward word name, taken directly from the spice, and it comes into use in English as a surname and vocabulary word rather than through any older naming tradition. There's no hidden meaning or backstory to look up here — the name is exactly what it sounds like. If you want a name that says what it is without decoration, Pepper does that.
Meaning & Origin of Pepper
Meaning: Named after the spice pepper.
Origin: English (surname/vocabulary word).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pepper
PEP-erIPA /ˈpɛpər/
Popularity of Pepper
SSA records from 1937 to 2024 show Pepper has never been common: it peaked at #956 in 1975 with 132 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #1627 with 127 — almost the same handful of babies, five decades apart.
Names Like Pepper
These names have followed a similar path to Pepper in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Pepper mean?
Named after the spice pepper. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pepper?
Pepper is pronounced PEP-er (IPA: /ˈpɛpər/).
Is Pepper a popular name right now?
Pepper peaked at #956 in 1975 and is ranked #1627 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1937–2024.)
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