Heroic horseman or brave soldier
Derived from the Turkish elements 'alp', meaning brave, hero, or warrior, and 'er', meaning man or soldier. It historically refers to a heroic individual or a brave horseman in Turkic cultures. The name carries a strong, noble connotation associated with leadership and courage.
Less common today
Alper isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,882 in 1997.
Turkish professional footballer
Turkish professional basketball player
Retired Turkish national basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
