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August vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

August Rank #88
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Cooper mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are August and Cooper boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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