Brandon vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #230
Total SSA Count: 1,553
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

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Popularity Comparison

Brandon Rank #230

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #230 for Brandon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Cooper mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Brandon and Cooper boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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