Hooper
ho(o)-per
Popularity:17663
Origin:British
Meaning:Maker of hoops
You're going to want to jump through any number of hoops to get to give baby this name when you hear it! Hooper is a boy’s name of English origin. Meaning “maker of hoops,” this surname-turned-first name is considered to be an occupation moniker. It derived from the ancient job of creating the hoops or rings used in barrel-making. You might recognize this name from the likes of Australian rugby player Michael Hooper or the fictional Matt Hooper, the tritagonist of the classic film Jaws.
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