Jupiter
Jupiter: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ · [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ]
Meaning and origin of Jupiter
Root meaning: “father Jove”
- A unisex given name.
Etymology
From Latin Iūpiter (“father Jove”), from Proto-Italic *djous patēr (literally “sky father”) (cognate with Ancient Greek Ζεῦ πάτερ (Zeû páter, “father Zeus”)), from *djous (“day, sky”) + *patēr (“father”), from Proto-Indo-European *dyḗws (literally “the bright one”), from *dyew- (“to be bright, day sky”), and *ph₂tḗr (“father”). Doublet of Dyaus Pita.
How popular is Jupiter?
Since 1880, 1,099 girls and 650 boys in the U.S. have been named Jupiter (63% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1562 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1919 in 2023. In 2025, 121 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Jupiter FAQ
What does the name Jupiter mean?
Jupiter traces back to a root meaning "father Jove". A unisex given name. From Latin Iūpiter (“father Jove”), from Proto-Italic *djous patēr (literally “sky father”) (cognate with Ancient Greek Ζεῦ πάτερ (Zeû páter, “father Zeus”)), from *djous (“day, sky”) + *patēr (“father”), from Proto-Indo-European *dyḗws (literally “the bright one”), from *dyew- (“to be bright, day sky”), and *ph₂tḗr (“father”). Doublet of Dyaus Pita.
What is the origin of the name Jupiter?
Jupiter is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Jupiter?
Since 1880, 1,099 girls and 650 boys in the U.S. have been named Jupiter (63% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1562 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1919 in 2023. In 2025, 121 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jupiter a boy or girl name?
Jupiter is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,099 girls and 650 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.