Crispus

Crispus is a masculine first name that originates from Latin and is considered a form of the name Crispin. Originally, it served as a Roman surname and can be translated into German as 'the curly-haired one' or 'the one with curls'.

What does the name Crispus mean?

The name Crispus, as a Latin variant of Crispin, has its origins in Roman naming conventions. Its English translation is 'the curly-haired one' or 'the one with curls'. The term is based on the Latin word 'crispus', which stands for 'curly', 'wavy', 'frizzy', 'kinky', 'curled', and 'waved'. The spread of the name is closely associated with the veneration of Saint Crispus/Krispus of Corinth/Chalcedon, who is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and lived around the 3rd century AD. Other forms of the name include Crispinus, Crispinianus, Crispinian, Crispino, Crispian, Krispinus, Krispin, Krispus, and Kryspin. The female equivalent is Crispina or Krispina.

Where does the name Crispus come from?

Crispus has its roots in Latin and Roman. The name means 'the curly-haired one' and is composed of the Latin word 'crispus', which describes 'curly', 'wavy', 'frizzy', 'kinky', 'curled', and 'waved'.

How do you pronounce Crispus?

The pronunciation of Crispus occurs in two syllables and conveys a compact, slightly edgy sound. It is pronounced as 'Cris-pus' [ˈkʁɪspʊs], with the consonant cluster '-sp' giving a distinct density to the sound center. The ending '-pus' provides a closed, clear finish that emphasizes the name. At the same time, the sound remains tight and focused due to the short vowels, making Crispus appear concise and determined - compact, structured, and with a slightly rough, distinctive sound edge.

When is the name day of Crispus?

Crispus celebrates his name day on October 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Crispus is considered a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. Its best placement in the US name charts was in 1975, when it reached 4,306th place. From 1930 to 2024, Crispus was given as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, earning it 6,483rd place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.