What does Capucine mean?
Capucine is the French word for the nasturtium flower.
What does Oceane mean?
Océane is a French name meaning “ocean.”
Capucine vs Oceane
Which is more popular?
Oceane is more popular than Capucine today: about 10 US babies were given the name Oceane in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
| Capucine | Oceane | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Nasturtium flower | Ocean |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kah-poo-SEEN | oh-say-AHN |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 1965 (14) | 2023 (24) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 10 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Capucine
Oceane
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Capucine | Oceane |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 85 |
| 2010s | 0 | 80 |
| 2000s | 8 | 38 |
| 1970s | 33 | 0 |
| 1960s | 66 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Capucine or Oceane more popular?
Oceane is more popular than Capucine today: about 10 US babies were given the name Oceane in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
What is the difference between Capucine and Oceane?
Capucine means Nasturtium flower (French origin), while Oceane means Ocean (French origin).
Which name is older, Capucine or Oceane?
In US records, Capucine first appears in 1961 and Oceane in 2002, so Capucine has the longer recorded history.