Cooper vs Anthony

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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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #44
Total SSA Count: 6,326
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Silas August Caden Jett

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Anthony mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Cooper and Anthony boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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