Hood or cape; also a diminutive of Casper
Kap likely originated as a short form of Casper or Jasper, or as a Germanic occupational surname referring to a maker of hoods or capes. In some contexts, it is used as a modern, minimalist nickname-turned-given-name. It remains extremely rare as a standalone first name in the United States.
Less common today
Kap isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,384 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American rapper and singer