Williams vs Roper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,702 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Williams Rank #2,530

Roper Rank #2,702

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2702 for Roper.

Is Williams or Roper more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Roper at #2702 in the United States.

What do Williams and Roper mean?

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

Are Williams and Roper boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Roper is primarily a boy name.