Brody vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #224
Total SSA Count: 1,608
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Bodie Gael Legend Julian

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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

Brody Rank #224

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #224 for Brody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Cooper mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Brody and Cooper boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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