Roper

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROH-pur /ˈroʊ.pər/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Roper, 'a rope-maker.' Carried into modern first-name use in the surname trend; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname pick: Roper means 'rope-maker' (said 'ROH-pur'). Modern, unisex, and rugged.

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MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Roper, 'a rope-maker.' Carried into modern first-name use in the surname trend; used here for a girl.

U.S. rank (2024)#11911

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 8

History & Origin

Roper is an English surname, 'a maker of rope,' brought into first-name use with the surname trend. As a girl's name it is rare and reads modern and rugged; it can suit either sex (said 'ROH-pur').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, surname-style, and rugged.

Did you know? Roper began as an English occupational surname for a 'rope-maker' — now used as a rugged, surname-style first name, chosen here for a girl (said 'ROH-pur').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Roper — English occupational surname 'rope-maker'

Variations

RoparRoeperRoper

Nicknames

RoRoe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roper mean?

Roper is an English occupational surname meaning 'a rope-maker.'

How do you pronounce Roper?

It's said ROH-pur /ˈroʊ.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roper a boy or girl name?

Roper is a surname name used for either sex; here it's a girl's name.

How popular is Roper?

Roper is a rare name in the U.S.