Aiden vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #47
Total SSA Count: 6,243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Colton Elliot Luka Adam

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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

Aiden Rank #47

Cooper Rank #50

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Cooper more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Cooper mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Aiden and Cooper boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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