Roper vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roper

Boy #2,702 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Roper Rank #2,702

Arlan Rank #2,775

Roper is more popular, ranked #2702 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Roper or Arlan more popular?

Roper is more popular, ranked #2702 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Roper and Arlan mean?

Roper means "rope maker" (Old English origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Roper and Arlan boy or girl names?

Roper is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.