Cooper vs Barrett

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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Ian Roman Grayson Patrick

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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Sebastian Christian Kevin Miles

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Barrett Rank #186

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Barrett more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Barrett mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cooper and Barrett boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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