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Boy Name

Cooper

"Barrel maker, craftsman"

Ranked #50 for boys

About the Name Cooper

Meaning

Barrel maker, craftsman

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#50

Girl Rank

#1501

Cooper is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Barrel maker, craftsman" and Currently ranked #50 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#118
1950
#155
1960
#239
1970
#1040
1980
#6440
1990
#33082
2000
#50341
2010
#26731
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Cooper

  • AC Anderson Cooper

Names Similar to Cooper

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

Caleb

Boy

From Hebrew 'Kaleb', meaning 'whole heart' or 'devoted to God'.

Chase

Boy

To hunt, huntsman

Cole

Boy

Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal

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Cooper: A Boy's Name Built on Craft, Character, and Staying Power

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
C
Origin
English

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