Meaning and history
Cupid is a name derived from the Latin Cupido, meaning “desire.” It belonged to the Roman god of love, the son of Venus and Mars, who was depicted as a winged, blindfolded boy carrying a bow and arrows that made his victims fall in love. His Greek equivalent was Eros.
In 2023, 5 babies were recorded with the name Cupid, ranking #12,239 among boys.