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Calypso

Quick answerThe name Calypso means "she who conceals" or "hidden," derived from the Ancient Greek verb *kalyptein* (καλύπτειν, "to cover, conceal").

Greek Mythology (Latinized) · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,865
TrendStable
Peak year2025
Syllables3
OriginGreek Mythology (Latinized)
LanguageGreek Mythology (Latinized)
CultureGreek Mythology (Latinized)
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#614

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Calypso

The name Calypso means "she who conceals" or "hidden," derived from the Ancient Greek verb *kalyptein* (καλύπτειν, "to cover, conceal").

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Etymology

The name Calypso means "she who conceals" or "hidden," derived from the Ancient Greek verb *kalyptein* (καλύπτειν, "to cover, conceal"). It originates from Greek mythology, where Calypso was a nymph in Homer's *Odyssey* who detained Odysseus on her island, and is used primarily in Western cultures with no specific religious affiliation.

Calypso currently ranks #2,865 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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