Cooper vs Ber

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

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Ber Rank #35,726

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Ber more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Ber mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Cooper and Ber boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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