Anup

Anup is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “incomparable.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Anup at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“incomparable”

About the name Anup

Anup belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “incomparable” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Anup first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3296 in 1982, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 203 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anup in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#3296 in 1982
Peak year
1982
Total since 1880
203

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anup mean?

Anup means “incomparable” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anup a boy or girl name?

Anup is a boy name.

What origin is the name Anup?

Anup comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Anup?

Anup first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #3296 in 1982, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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