Northrop - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Northrop \n(o)-rth-rop, nor-throp\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "northern farm". Place name. Critic Northrop Frye.

Northrop has 1 variant form: Northrup.

Northrop is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Northrop. Compare Northrop with related baby names.