Caplan
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Caplan
The given name 'Caplan' is an occupational surname of Germanic origin, derived from the Middle High German word *kaplan* meaning "chaplain" or "clergyman." It is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish and German cultures, often adopted by families whose ancestors served as rabbis or cantors, with notable historical usage among Eastern European Jewish communities.
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Etymology
The given name 'Caplan' is an occupational surname of Germanic origin, derived from the Middle High German word *kaplan* meaning "chaplain" or "clergyman." It is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish and German cultures, often adopted by families whose ancestors served as rabbis or cantors, with notable historical usage among Eastern European Jewish communities.
Caplan currently ranks #12,358 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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