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Topper

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOP-er /ˈtɒpər/High

Meaning: From the English word topper, 'one at the top' or 'the best,' and a jaunty nickname (also a top hat). A breezy, vintage-feeling nickname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A jaunty nickname name: Topper means 'one at the top, the best' (said 'TOP-er'). Breezy and vintage.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word topper, 'one at the top' or 'the best,' and a jaunty nickname (also a top hat). A breezy, vintage-feeling nickname name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10773 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

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

Topper comes from the English word for 'one at the top' or 'the best' and doubles as a spirited nickname. It reads breezy and vintage, a lighthearted given name. Jaunty and warm (said 'TOP-er').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name, more often a nickname. Jaunty, vintage, and uncommon.

Did you know? Topper is a word and nickname name meaning 'one at the top' or 'the best' - and a name for a top hat - with a jaunty, old-timey charm (said 'TOP-er').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Topper — Word/nickname name 'one at the top'

Variations

Toppa

Nicknames

Top

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Topper mean?

Topper means 'one at the top' or 'the best,' used as a word and nickname name.

How do you pronounce Topper?

It's said TOP-er /ˈtɒpər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Topper a boy or girl name?

Here Topper is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Topper?

Topper is a rare given name for boys in the U.S., more often a nickname.