Cooper vs Asher

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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Beckham Bryson Karter Jason

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Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #20
Total SSA Count: 8,123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Asher mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cooper and Asher boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.

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