Popularity: 17662
Origin: British
Meaning: Dancer, leaper
The perfect baby name is only a hop, a skip, and a jump away! Hopper is an original boy’s name of English origin. This surname-turned-first name came about as an occupational name used for a dancer, derived from the Middle English word hoppen and the Old English word hoppian. As such, this name means “dancer” or “leaper,” and is sure to put a spring in baby’s step. Parents might recognize this name from the likes of actor Dennis Hopper, painter Edward Hopper, or even Stranger Things character Jim Hopper—played by David Harbour.
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