Cole vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #162
Total SSA Count: 2,219
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Nicholas Louis Gideon Hunter

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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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Finn Calvin Jordan Adonis

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Popularity Comparison

Cole Rank #162

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #162 for Cole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cole or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Cooper mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (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 Cole and Cooper boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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