Cooper vs Cohen

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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Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #239
Total SSA Count: 1,475
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Cohen Rank #239

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #239 for Cohen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Cohen more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Cohen mean?

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

Are Cooper and Cohen boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.

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