Christopher vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #61
Total SSA Count: 5,054
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Jacob August Micah Ryan

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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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Luka Miles Mason Angel

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Popularity Comparison

Christopher Rank #61

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #61 for Christopher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christopher or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Cooper mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Christopher and Cooper boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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