Alper

Alper is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “stouthearted.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Alper at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“stouthearted”

About the name Alper

Alper belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “stouthearted” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Alper first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8167 in 1997, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 78 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alper in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#8167 in 1997
Peak year
2007
Babies named Alper in 2024
5
Total since 1880
78

Alper in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2220 in 2001
Babies named Alper in 2025
5
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alper mean?

Alper means “stouthearted” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alper a boy or girl name?

Alper is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alper?

Alper comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Alper?

Alper first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #8167 in 1997, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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