Boy · #1,589 in 2026

Capus

Căpușu Mare is a commune in Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania, located 27 km (17 mi) west of the city of Cluj-Napoca. It is composed of nine villages: Agârbiciu (Egerbegy), Bălcești (Balkujtelep), Căpușu Mare, Căpușu Mic (Magyarkiskapus), Dângău Mare (Bánffydongó), Dângău Mic (Gyerőfidongó), Dumbrava (Gyerővásárhely), Păniceni (Gyerőfalva), and Straja (Gesztrágy).

Current Rank
#1,589
Peak Rank
#1,589 (1910)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1910
First Year
1910
Last Year
1910
Peak Year
#1589
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Capus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Căpușu Mare is a commune in Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania, located 27 km (17 mi) west of the city of Cluj-Napoca. It is composed of nine villages: Agârbiciu (Egerbegy), Bălcești (Balkujtelep), Căpușu Mare, Căpușu Mic (Magyarkiskapus), Dângău Mare (Bánffydongó), Dângău Mic (Gyerőfidongó), Dumbrava (Gyerővásárhely), Păniceni (Gyerőfalva), and Straja (Gesztrágy).

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The Story of Capus

Capus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1910, when 5 Capuss were born — ranking #1,589 that year. As of 2026, Capus ranks #1,589 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Capuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Where is Capus most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Philippines
    25%
  • France
    23%
  • Romania
    18%
  • EC
    17%
  • LU
    16%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Capus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Capus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Kappas
  • Copus
  • Capas
  • Coppice
  • Capisce
  • Cabus
  • Campus
  • Caps
  • Kappa
  • Captious
  • Cappa
  • Capece

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Capus

What does the name Capus mean?
Căpușu Mare is a commune in Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania, located 27 km (17 mi) west of the city of Cluj-Napoca. It is composed of nine villages: Agârbiciu (Egerbegy), Bălcești (Balkujtelep), Căpușu Mare, Căpușu Mic (Magyarkiskapus), Dângău Mare (Bánffydongó), Dângău Mic (Gyerőfidongó), Dumbrava (Gyerővásárhely), Păniceni (Gyerőfalva), and Straja (Gesztrágy).
How popular is Capus in 2026?
In 2026, Capus ranks #1,589 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Capus most popular?
Capus reached its peak popularity in 1910, ranking #1,589 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Capus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Capus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Capus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Capus include Odes, Viola, Placido. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Capus

Capus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Capus's peak popularity came in 1910 when it ranked #1,589. Use the chart and map above to compare Capus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.