Alexander vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Cultural Roots

Greek English Russian Scottish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27
Total SSA Count: 7,517
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Luke Graham Grayson Nathaniel

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alexander Rank #27

Cooper Rank #50

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexander or Cooper more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Cooper mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Alexander and Cooper boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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