Cooper vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Ryker Graham Zion Myles

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #100
Total SSA Count: 3,497
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Daniel Bennett Jude Rafael

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Adam Rank #100

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Adam more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Adam mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Cooper and Adam boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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