Cooper vs August

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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Jayden James Evan Oscar

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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #88
Total SSA Count: 3,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jacob Robert Xavier Anthony

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

August Rank #88

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or August more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Cooper and August mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Cooper and August boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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