The boy's name Northrup\n(o)-rth-rup, nor-thrup\ is a variant of Northrop (Old English), and the meaning of Northrup is "northern farm".
Northrup 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 Northrup. Compare Northrup with related baby names.