Name profile

Cupid

A name meaning "desire".

PronunciationEnglish /ˈkju.pɪd/
Usage languagesRoman Mythology
US rank (2023)#12,239

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.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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20232023: 5 births, rank #12,239

In 2023, 5 babies were recorded with the name Cupid, ranking #12,239 among boys.