Roper vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roper

Boy #2,702 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Roper Rank #2,702

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2702 for Roper.

Is Roper or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Roper at #2702 in the United States.

What do Roper and Willis mean?

Roper means "rope maker" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Roper and Willis boy or girl names?

Roper is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.