Captain Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Captain Name at a Glance

Name	Captain
Meaning	He who is in charge.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Captain Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Captain means “He who is in charge”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Captain Name Origin

Our database records Captain under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Captain a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Captain is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Captain

When considering Captain for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.