Roper
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Barrel maker; one who makes casks
Origin: Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker)
Popularity: Ranked #3079 in 2025 with 40 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cooper. Shares the meaning 'Barrel maker; one who makes casks.'
Similar names: ripper, roger, rooker, ropyr, royer, roe, roop, roree
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Roper? About 1 in 83,213 babies born in 2025 were named Roper, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Roper
What does the name Roper mean?
Roper means “Barrel maker; one who makes casks” from Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker) roots.
What is the origin of the name Roper?
Roper has Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker) origin. The traditional meaning is “Barrel maker; one who makes casks”.
How popular is Roper?
Roper ranked #3036 in 2025 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Roper most popular?
Roper peaked in 2024 with 49 babies registered that year.
Is Roper a boy or girl name?
Roper is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ropers in registered births are male.
Is the name Roper rising or falling in popularity?
Roper has risen 584 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3620 in 2020 to #3036 in 2025.
How long has Roper been recorded?
Roper appears in birth records across 32 years — from 1992 through 2025.