Cooper vs Arthur

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Giovanni Graham Bennett Easton

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Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #105
Total SSA Count: 3,318
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Calvin Isaac Edward Harvey

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Arthur Rank #105

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #105 for Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Arthur more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Arthur mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Cooper and Arthur boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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