US Popularity Rank: 19197

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.