Alp

Alp is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “hero.” In 2024 it was given to 38 boys in the United States.

Alp at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“hero”
Pronunciation
/alp/

About the name Alp

Alp belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “hero” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Alp first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3152 in 2024, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 434 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alp in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#3152 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Alp in 2024
38
Total since 1880
434

Alp in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1273 in 2020
Babies named Alp in 2025
16
Total since 1996
185

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alp mean?

Alp means “hero” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alp a boy or girl name?

Alp is a boy name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alp?

Alp comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Alp?

Alp first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #3152 in 2024, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Alp?

Alp is pronounced /alp/ (IPA).

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