Copper
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Copper
The given name 'Copper' derives from the English word for the reddish-brown metal, ultimately from Latin *cuprum* (via Greek *Kyprios*, "of Cyprus"), and as a name it metaphorically signifies a person with a coppery complexion or hair color, or a worker in copper.
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Etymology
The given name 'Copper' derives from the English word for the reddish-brown metal, ultimately from Latin *cuprum* (via Greek *Kyprios*, "of Cyprus"), and as a name it metaphorically signifies a person with a coppery complexion or hair color, or a worker in copper. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably as a rare given name or nickname in the United States and Britain, with no specific religious association; historically, it gained minor use in the 19th century as a virtue or occupational name.
Copper currently ranks #2,947 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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