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