Cooper vs Brooks

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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Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #67
Total SSA Count: 4,793
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Brooks Rank #67

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #67 for Brooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Brooks more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Brooks mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Brooks boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.

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