Benjamin vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11
Total SSA Count: 9,814
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Benjamin Rank #11

Cooper Rank #50

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benjamin or Cooper more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Cooper mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Benjamin and Cooper boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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