Connor vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #136
Total SSA Count: 2,606
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

Connor Rank #136

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Cooper mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Connor and Cooper boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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