Alper

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-per /ˈal.pɛr/Medium

Meaning: Alper is a Turkish name combining alp ('hero; brave') and er ('man; soldier'), read as 'brave hero' or 'valiant man.' It is a common, spirited Turkish given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A heroic name: Alper is Turkish for 'brave; valiant man' (said 'AL-per').

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningAlper is a Turkish name combining alp ('hero; brave') and er ('man; soldier'), read as 'brave hero' or 'valiant man.' It is a common, spirited Turkish given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12400 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alper is a Turkish name from alp ('hero; brave') and er ('man; soldier'), meaning 'brave hero; valiant man.' The element alp appears in many Turkic names of valor. A strong, common pick in Turkey (said 'AL-per').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Turkish in heritage.

Did you know? Alper joins the Turkish alp ('hero; brave') with er ('man') for 'brave hero; valiant man' — a spirited, popular name in Turkey (said 'AL-per').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Alper — Turkish 'brave hero; valiant man'; alp + er

Variations

AlperenAlp

Nicknames

AlpPer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alper mean?

Alper is a Turkish name from alp ('hero; brave') and er ('man'), meaning 'brave hero; valiant man.'

How do you pronounce Alper?

It's said AL-per /ˈal.pɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alper a boy or girl name?

Alper is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alper?

Alper is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though common in Turkey.