Adam vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
5,699
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Cooper mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Adam and Cooper boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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