Cameron vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #66
Total SSA Count: 4,817
Syllables: 3
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cameron Rank #66

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #66 for Cameron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Cameron at #66 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Cooper mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (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 Cameron and Cooper boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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